Seed predation in Helichrysum oligopappum

H. oligopappum begins flowering in late February/ early March (mid-to-late March peak) in northern populations
Seed dispersal completed by (on average) early to late April. Soon after peak flowering
Residual seed left on broader, angulate inflorescences into autumn and beginning of Winter, but heavily predated on by Pentid beetles (significant crass loads left in hollowed papii)

Publicado el 15 de junio de 2022 por anthonywalton