Thursday 1 October 2015

MRes results - which plants attracted the most pollinators?

My study identified that, predictably, the floral resource (flowers providing pollen and nectar) was the most important determinant of pollinator presence. I will post a more detailed discussion of my findings later on (after my viva!) but here is a quick summary of my findings:

Geraniaceae, Asteraceae, Rosaceae and Lamiaceae were the most visited plant families. From memory, here are some good examples of species in these groups:

Geraniaceae - Cranesbills



Asteraceae - Fleabane



Rosaceae - Spirea



Lamiaceae - Catmint




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