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The Pollination Biology of North American Orchids: Volume 1

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The morphology of the orchid flower and the strategies orchids employ to attract pollinators are described. The types of breeding systems found in North American orchids are introduced along with the concept of pollinator syndromes and functional groups.

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Argue, C.L. (2012). Introduction. In: The Pollination Biology of North American Orchids: Volume 1. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0592-4_1

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