In article , Tim Tyler writes
Does anyone know why Nasturtium flowers have those strange horn-shaped
bits pointing backwards?

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My best guess so far: flower/bee counter-weight.

Think you know better than that? Please *do* let me know ;-)

Usually because the nectar is buried at the end of it to make sure the
pollinator has to go in a long way for it and gets well and truly
covered with pollen. Not sure if this is the case with nasturtiums -
haven't dissected one to see.
--
Kay
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