Lab 2 Journal Entry - Jeremy Hansen
The Giant Knotweed I observed belongs to the Genus Reynoutria (native to east asia, and
invasive here) and the Family Polygonaceae (which includes buckwheat)
One particular adaptation of the Pale Jewelweed is the specific shape of the "nectar spur" i.e.
the hollow part of the flower. The curvature of the spur typically influences what pollinator
the flower will attract. In this case, since the nectar spur is perpendicular, Pale Jewelweed is
mostly pollinated by bees.
One common adaptation was of course the presence of green leaves, due to the chlorophyll
which allows plants to photosynthesize. The Burdocks I found did not have any, but this is
simply because the plant I chose was dead - which makes sense given their seasonality.
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