In these environments E. virginiana are pollinated by Prenolepis imparis, the winter ant. This insect pollination is required for pollination in the chasmogamous flowers. E. virginiana relies upon ant pollination to produce cross pollinated seeds along with self-fertilized seed.
In these environments E. virginiana are pollinated by Prenolepis imparis, the winter ant. This insect pollination is necessary for pollination in the chasmogamous flowers. E. virginiana relies on ant pollination to produce cross-pollinated seeds along with self-fertilized seed.