Kneeling Angelica and Pollinators (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Kneeling Angelica and Pollinators

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Kneeling angelica plants along streams bloom in concert with returning salmon because a booming population of blowflies seek nectar – and spread pollen – before laying their eggs on salmon carcasses.

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Peter Lisi/University of Washington

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