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Attracting Pollinators

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Hummingbirds flock to red, tubular flowers. (Photo by Cathryn Hoyt)

Butterflies throng golden lantana, bees swarm fragrant agarita, and hummingbirds sip from red yucca. These couplings aren’t accidental. They’re the result of marketing wizardry, with each plant vying for the attention of specific passersby who will help it reproduce. How do plants attract pollinators?