Flowers Use Adjustable ‘Paint by Numbers’ Petal Designs to Attract Pollinators

ENN
Sep 16, 2024, 3:25 pm228 pts
Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes – a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ability to attract pollinating bees.

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