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Trigger Plant

The name "Trigger Plant" is the broad common name for some 300 plants of the Stylidium genus, almost all Australian natives. This was growing locally in the wild. The stem was about 40cm tall and the flowers are about 2 cm across. The name of these plants arises from the "Trigger" (see notes), a modified fifth petal which springs into action when a pollinator insect lands, grabbing the insect and wiping pollen over it before releasing. Apparently though, some species of these plants are actually carnivorous and digest the insects. More about them here.
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William Sutherland said:

Exquisite capture!

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13 days ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

NATURE IS SO CLEVER !!!!

HUGSSSSSS
12 days ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful floral close-up.
12 days ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Sehr schön ist deine Freistellung dieser Pflanze mit diesen kleinen Blüten lieber George :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
12 days ago ( translate )

RHH said:

Spectacular and thanks for the information.
12 days ago

Annemarie said:

Most beautiful this
12 days ago

Fred Fouarge said:

klasse,,,kijk uit met je vinger,,,,,,,
11 days ago ( translate )

Christel Ehretsmann said:

such a dainty flower
great take !
10 days ago

Gillian Everett said:

So pretty
3 days ago