Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind

Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind 1983 Directed by Sean Morris

This unusual look at plant reproduction investigates the diversity of plant adaptations for pollination with an emphasis on unusual co-evolved relationships with animal pollinators. Sexual encounters of the floral kind includes unusual bird and mammal pollinators, flowers that smell like rotting flesh, and orchids that lure male wasps with the promise of sex. Includes examples from Australia, the Arctic, Central America, and Great Britain.

Country USA

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA

Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies BBC , Oxford Scientific Films , Carolina Biological Supply Company , Cabisco Video

Release Date 22 August 1983

50 mins