Talk:Buzz pollination

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What pollinates Willow Trees, Hibiscus, Rafflesia and Titan Arum?

Our local hibiscus (Hibiscus aculeatus) certainly does not need buzz pollination, as pollen grains are large, sticky and freely dispensed. They are frequented by bumblebees and Melissodes bees. Cotton and okra, very close relatives, are freely visited by these and by honeybees, all of which are effective pollinators.

Willow is freely visited by honeybees and many other bee species, and again is not a candidate for buzz pollination, as pollen is freely dispensed. Pollinator 03:28, Apr 27, 2005 (UTC)