Inside Collection (Course): Botany of The Los Amigos Conservation Area
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Gurania is an exciting genus to study, because many interesting animals rely upon these plants for food. The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and Heliconius butterflies. Hummingbirds seek out the sweet nectar while butterflies are interested in the nutritious pollen. The fruits are eaten by bats, and this is how the seeds are dispersed.