Floral Color Polymorphism Enhances Pollinator Attraction in Jordanian Native Plants

By: Dr. Abbas Haddadin

Jordan hosts diverse native flowering plants, especially desert species adapted to harsh climates.

Variations in flower color, like the red, white, and sky-blue of anemones in Barqash Forest, reflect environmental factors such as light, temperature, and soil.اضافة اعلان

Color diversity increases pollinator visits by appealing to different insects: bees prefer blue and purple, butterflies like red and orange, while other insects and birds respond to different cues. This enhances pollination efficiency and reproductive success.

Floral color variation demonstrates how Jordanian desert plants evolved strategies to survive and reproduce in challenging environments.

The picture shows three different colors of the same type of flower.