Flowers use adjustable 'paint by numbers' petal designs to attract pollinators, researchers discover
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Flowers use adjustable 'paint by numbers' petal designs to attract pollinators, researchers discover

Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes—a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ability to attract pollinating bees.