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The pollinia are superposed on a stipe (a cellularpolliniumstalk), which is held by a viscid disc.
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He gave us the special description terminology for the orchids, such aspolliniumand gynostemium.
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The caudicle then bends and thepolliniumis moved forwards and downwards.
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While leaving the flower, it pulls thepolliniumout of the anther, as it is connected to the viscidium by the caudicle or stipe.
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The passageway constricts after a bee has entered, and holds it there for a few minutes, allowing the glue to dry and securing thepollinium.
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Apolliniumis a waxy mass of pollen grains held together by the glue-like alkaloid viscin, containing both cellulosic strands and mucopolysaccharides.
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When a bee lands on one of these, the disc adheres to its legs, and thepolliniumis detached from the flower when the bee flies away.
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