Natal Crocus: Fire-Blooming Flower That Tricks Ants
The South African Natal crocus blooms only after fires, using scent to mimic ant larvae and attract bees for a unique reproductive strategy.
The South African Natal crocus blooms only after fires, using scent to mimic ant larvae and attract bees for a unique reproductive strategy.
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