#formicarum

[phytophiliac]

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

[koitarou110]

@minimini_teto さんからのお届け物♪ かなり痛々しい姿ですけど養生と保湿のためにビニテでグルグル巻き🌀w バケツにドボンしたら🐜さん出てくる出てくる♪♪ #アリ植物 #蟻の巣玉 #アリノスダマ#hydnophytum #formicarum

[bizzareplants]

Baby Hydnophytum formicarum ant plants. These plants produce swollen stems, complete with ready-made labyrinths, ant sized entrance holes, and delicious nectar glands perfect for a growing ant colony.