Re: [Aroid-l] Hybrids?

**&* B* <j*@msn.com>**

From : 	<HUDSONSBIRDS@webtv.net>

Reply-To : 	Discussion of aroids <aroid-l@gizmoworks.com>
Sent : 	Friday, February 23, 2007 6:34 PM
To : 	aroid-l@gizmoworks.com (Discussion of aroids)
Subject : 	Re: [Aroid-l] Philodendron 'Santa Leopoldina'

I don`t believe that anyone denys that there are 'natural hybrids' in

nature. BUT---'mother nature' usually makes these 'natural hybrids' a

rare occurence, and in many cases a Biological dead-end. Think about a

mule (donkey X horse). In other hybrids, there is no or limited fertility

in the hybrid. The statement 'pollen goes wherever it may' is true in very

few cases except wind-pollenated species, it MUST be transported from plant

to plant (or animal to animal), and there are mecanisims to ensure in most

cases that the pollen from one species goes to that species (distinct

different odurs or shape/colors of blooms in plants, different behaviors,

etc. in animals/birds).

But yes, there are 'natural hybrids' that do sometimes occur, even in

aroids!

Julius

Can anypne deny that in nature there may be some "natural hybrids"?

Pollen goes wherever it may--

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