Question

) Sometimes, plants will reward their pollinators with something that benefits them. What is an
example of a plant attractant that is also a pollination reward?

Answer 1

An example of a plant attractant that also serves as a pollination reward is nectar. Many flowering plants produce nectar, a sugary substance, to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. When these pollinators visit the flowers to collect the nectar for food, they inadvertently pick up pollen and transfer it to other flowers, facilitating the plant's reproduction. Thus, nectar acts both as a lure for pollinators and as a reward for their assistance in pollination.