Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind
This unusual look at plant reproduction investigates the diversity of plant adaptations for pollination with an emphasis on unusual co-evolved relationships with animal pollinators. Sexual encounters of the floral kind includes unusual bird and mammal pollinators, flowers that smell like rotting flesh, and orchids that lure male wasps with the promise of sex. Includes examples from Australia, the Arctic, Central America, and Great Britain.
- Overview
- Cast
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Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 22, 1983
Runtime
0h 50m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind
Production Companies
Oxford Scientific Films, BBC, Carolina Biological Supply Company, Cabisco Video
Director
Sean Morris
Description
This unusual look at plant reproduction investigates the diversity of plant adaptations for pollination with an emphasis on unusual co-evolved relationships with animal pollinators. Sexual encounters of the floral kind includes unusual bird and mammal pollinators, flowers that smell like rotting flesh, and orchids that lure male wasps with the promise of sex. Includes examples from Australia, the Arctic, Central America, and Great Britain.
