No evidence for extrafloral nectaries in Erythranthe angulosa
Martin-Eberhardt, S.; Smith, P.; Plunkert, M. L.
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Extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) are a widespread plant defense mutualism trait and are highly convergent, appearing in hundreds of plant lineages worldwide. Here we investigate a report of possible EFNs in Erythranthe angulosa, a recently-described California wildflower. We integrate field observations, insect bioassays, an induction experiment, and microscopy to test for signatures of EFN function, finding no evidence that the distinctive axillary swellings produced by E. angulosa function as EFNs. We also uncovered two distinct morphs at the type locality of E. angulosa that diverge in the number of axillary swellings produced, as well as other shoot architecture traits such as stem thickness, leaf size, and branch number. Although the axillary swellings appear to not function as EFNs, they remain a compelling morphological variant within the yellow monkeyflowers that may perform storage or another unknown function.
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