Question

Describe the nectar feature of entomophilous flowers.

Answer 1

Entomophilous flower:

1. Entomophilous flowers are flowers that are pollinated by insects.
2. Examples of entomophilous flowers are crotalaria and salvia.

Nectar of entomophilous flowers:

1. Nectar is a sugary fluid produced by flowers.
2. It is produced by the gland, nectary, which is present on the thalamus or in between petals and stamens.
3. Insects such as honeybees reach the flower for their nectar.
4. Pollen grains from the flowers cling to the surface of the insects which sit on flowers for their nectar and pollinate other flowers.