Bite, buzz, release: How bees make flowers give up their pollen

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What happened

Life is not always easy for a bee: Not all plants place their pollen outside.

Some flowers have to be set to vibrating before the pollen can get out of their tube-like stamens.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:40:03 UTC.

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