Pollination
Flower trait
Definition: Pollination is the first step in fertilization; the transfer of pollen from anther to a stigma.
How it applies to plumeria: Pollination can describe the bloom, inflorescence, fragrance, or flower structure of a plumeria. Flower traits are some of the most useful comparison clues, especially when they are recorded with bloom age, season, sun exposure, and location.
What to look for: Compare mature blooms from several photos when possible. Note the center color, petal shape, petal overlap, color pattern, fragrance, bloom size, and whether the color fades, intensifies, or changes with heat and sun.
Identification note: This term is one clue. A plumeria should be compared using all available traits, photos, source history, and growing context rather than a single characteristic.
- Glossary: NonviableNonviable: Not alive; nonviable seeds may look normal but will not grow. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
- Glossary: OvuleOvule: Within the ovary, a tissue/structure that will develop into a seed after fertilization. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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