Reproductive Biology of Goodyera Oblongifolai (Orchidaceae)

Authors

James D. Ackerman, Humboldt State University

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Madrono

Volume

23

Issue

4

Publication Date

1-1-1975

First Page

191

Last Page

198

Abstract

Discovery of a large population of Goodyera oblongifolia Raf. prompted this investigation. Since some northern temperate orchids are known to have replaced or supplemented allogamy (cross-pollination) with autogamy (self-pollination) and asexual reproduction, the question arose as to what adaptations contributed to the success of the study population. Interrelations of vegetative propagation, self-compatibility, seed fertility, flower aggregation, nectar production, capsule development, pollination mechanisms, and pollinator distributions are considered.

Recommended Citation

Ackerman, James D., "Reproductive Biology of Goodyera Oblongifolai (Orchidaceae)" (1975). A. Paper 22.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_a/22