nectary: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	nectaries • honey gland • nectar gland

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floral nectaries

hellebore nectaries

extrafloral nectaries

Close-up of a Bullhorn Acacia branch with red, horn-shaped thorns housing small Acacia ants, showing their symbiotic relationship. Green leaves are visible in the background.

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Topics

nectar angiosperm