[Pollinator] Dodecatheon hendersonii, differentiated from Primula by it's pollination syndrome

[Travis O]

Many of you may already be aware of the discovery that the genus Dodecatheon evolved from within the genus Primula (both bee pollinated). In a new blog article, I've elaborated on that with observations on the ecology of D. hendersonii, a complete history of the current nomenclature of the species, and characteristics which separate it from the genus Primula. Pollination ecology is a major factor:

"Dodecatheon is monomorphic, having one floral form, unlike most species of Primula, yet is specialized for sonication, or buzz-pollination."

Full article here:

http://www.amateuranthecologist.com/2016/04/dodecatheon-hendersonii.html

Travis Owen
Rogue River, OR

www.amateuranthecologist.com
www.pacificbulbsociety.org

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