The complex inflorescence of the Thatching Grass hides the feathery anthers that wait for wind-borne pollen to attach.
The complex inflorescence of the Thatching Grass hides the feathery anthers that wait for wind-borne pollen to attach. This is required for pollination to be successful
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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