Re: subulata mucilage

From: Chris Teichreb (cteichreb@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Jul 24 2000 - 08:52:39 PDT

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Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 08:52:39 PDT
From: "Chris Teichreb" <cteichreb@hotmail.com>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
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Subject: Re: subulata mucilage

Hi Rich,

>
>Hi There,
>Wondering if anyone growing Utricularia has notice that U. subulata
>can produce a sticky mucilage at each bract on the inflorescence.
>These blobs may be a protective mechanism from crawling
>critters? These plants never cease to amaze. Anyone notice it?
>Best,
>Rich.
>

Yes, this is quite common on my own plants, and many others
have noticed it (it's mentioned in the Savage Garden). I agree
that it's probably a protective mechanism, since the flowers are
relatively small and could be consumed quickly :)!

Happy growing!

Chris

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