The magnet species effect of two-leaf squill (<i>Scilla</i> spp.) on pollinator competition with the snowdrop (<i>Galanthus nivalis</i> L.).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Plant-pollinator interactions may have positive, negative, or neutral influences on pollination and reproductive success of co-occurring plants. Some plants are highly attractive for pollinators (magnet species) and their presence can be beneficial for neighboring plants in terms of increased pollinator availability.

Methods

Combining field and laboratory data, we examined pollinator visitation and reproductive success in early blooming co-occurring native plants, two-leaf squill (Scilla spp.) and snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis L.).

Results

The blue flowers of Scilla significantly outcompeted the abundant white flowers of G. nivalis for pollinator visits. These differences were further supported by the higher abundance of pollinat

SUBMITTER: Prokop P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12903926 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature