Listera

former plant genus

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twayblades

  • lesser twayblade
    In twayblade

    (including the former twayblade genus Listera) are found throughout north temperate regions. Each flower has a large forked lip. Many species have an unusual pollination mechanism by which pollinia (masses of pollen grains) are glued to a visiting insect with an explosive force. The frightened insect then leaves and transfers…

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