Edmonton Native Plant Society
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We are a local organization focused on the education and restoration of native plant populations within central Alberta. Established in 1999, our group has remained active and growing in that time, and we look forward to connecting you with plants!
2/ which describes the process of the stamens either ripening before or after the pistils on the same plant do.
It is more usual that the stamens ripen before pistils than the opposite, and this is called protandry, but I believe it depends on species to which situation occurs.
It is more usual that the stamens ripen before pistils than the opposite, and this is called protandry, but I believe it depends on species to which situation occurs.
April 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
2/ which describes the process of the stamens either ripening before or after the pistils on the same plant do.
It is more usual that the stamens ripen before pistils than the opposite, and this is called protandry, but I believe it depends on species to which situation occurs.
It is more usual that the stamens ripen before pistils than the opposite, and this is called protandry, but I believe it depends on species to which situation occurs.
This is a fantastic question. It might take me two replies to answer! So this is a feature of evolution over time to prevent self pollination - which is likely to ensure inbreeding doesn't happen and genetic diversity is maintained through the population.
The way they do this is called dichogamy 👇
The way they do this is called dichogamy 👇
April 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This is a fantastic question. It might take me two replies to answer! So this is a feature of evolution over time to prevent self pollination - which is likely to ensure inbreeding doesn't happen and genetic diversity is maintained through the population.
The way they do this is called dichogamy 👇
The way they do this is called dichogamy 👇
And they emerge all season long, not just in the early spring! So avoid cleaning up altogether or leave your leaves in a designated section of your yard.
That's right folks, there are just as many insects emerging in mid summer as there are in spring.
That's right folks, there are just as many insects emerging in mid summer as there are in spring.
April 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
And they emerge all season long, not just in the early spring! So avoid cleaning up altogether or leave your leaves in a designated section of your yard.
That's right folks, there are just as many insects emerging in mid summer as there are in spring.
That's right folks, there are just as many insects emerging in mid summer as there are in spring.
Alt text because I keep flipping forgetting and can't edit posts - photos are of sandy, clay based soil with green, deeply serrated leaves poking out from it. In the third photo there is a bunch of circular leaves, marking the invasive species, Birds foot trefoil.
April 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Alt text because I keep flipping forgetting and can't edit posts - photos are of sandy, clay based soil with green, deeply serrated leaves poking out from it. In the third photo there is a bunch of circular leaves, marking the invasive species, Birds foot trefoil.