Why is the scent of the Regal Lily stronger at night?

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Why is the scent of the Regal Lily stronger at night?

2006-10-05 03:35:50 · 2 answers · asked by dynamiccharge 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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Smells are always stronger at night. The air is heavier (colder), so molecules are closer together, making the scent stronger. Also, it seems that several flowers actually have a stronger fragrance at night (or are perceived to, anyway!), often to attract moth pollinators. Don't know which reason applies to your lily, but there it is!

2006-10-05 04:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yahz got it! Some lillies require specific insects for pollination -- in this case the noctournal pollinators are preferred, so to attract them the flower's scent is increased. Bet it smells heavenly!

2006-10-05 05:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋