Small Masdevallia with Slug-like Flowers

[beelady]

The flower is neat. out of curriosity i looked up what would polinate such a flower.. this is what i got.
The orange color and tubular shape of Masdevallia mendozae flowers have evolved to attract hummingbirds, which pollinate them as they search for nectar within the throat of the bloom.The flower is constructed so that the birds head and beak are positioned to pick up and deliver pollen.
""Understanding orchids By William Cullina""

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by beelady

The flower is neat. out of curriosity i looked up what would polinate such a flower.. this is what i got.
The orange color and tubular shape of Masdevallia mendozae flowers have evolved to attract hummingbirds, which pollinate them as they search for nectar within the throat of the bloom.The flower is constructed so that the birds head and beak are positioned to pick up and deliver pollen.
""Understanding orchids By William Cullina""

Hey, great piece of info!! Thanks for the research!