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Researchers have found that the mountain laurels' catapults launch pollen toward the center of the flower, leading to a hypothesis that they might be triggered only by larger insects, like bumblebees, which are likely to land there and carry pollen from one flower to another.

For this flower, it's ready, set, launch

Study examines the mountain laurel's powerful pollen catapults

Science|

DateFebruary 28, 2018February 28, 2018

For the first time in a decade, four glass pieces depicting pollination and rotting fruit are on view at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s Glass Flowers gallery. The exhibit was curated by Jennifer Brown (photo 2), collection manager for the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants.

Flower power

Four stunning creations back on display in Glass Flowers gallery

Health|

DateJanuary 27, 2014April 3, 2019