buzzpollinating
Buzz pollination, also known as sonication pollination, is a specialized method of pollen release that is used by a relatively small number of flowering plants, most famously by those in the family Solanaceae, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, and blueberries. This unique pollination strategy requires the vibration of the flower's anthers.
In most plants, pollen is released passively from the anthers when they split open. However, in buzz-pollinated
This vibration is typically performed by certain species of bees, particularly bumblebees. These bees land on
This adaptation ensures that these plants are primarily pollinated by bees capable of performing buzz pollination,