#formicarum

Hydnophytum formicarum by Richard Ellis Via Flickr: Hydnophytum formicarum is a myrmecophyte or "ant plant" because of its mutualistic association with ants. It grows from a tuber or caudex that has openings and inner chambers which provide shelter for ant colonies. The excretions of the ants provide necessary nutrients for the plant and the ants will defend their home from plant predators. #Hydnophytumformicarum #Hydnophytum #formicarum #myrmecophyte #antplant #CUgreenhouse #botany