Effect of Neighboring Species on Pollinator Visits to Target Species
| Neighboring species | Target species | Effect value |
|---|---|---|
| leafy spurge | Lewis flax | −0.3238 |
| Himalayan balsam | marsh woundwort | 0.7905 |
| Canadian wood betony | mayapple | 0.4729 |
Researchers Carolina Laura Morales and Anna Traveset gathered data about flowering plants growing alongside each other in various locations. In each case, the researchers identified one plant as a “target species” and a nearby plant as a “neighboring species.” The researchers then calculated a value to show how the neighboring species affected pollinator visits to the target species. The table shows that the Himalayan balsam had an effect value of __________