Flower color polymorphism in the peacock anemone ( Anemone pavonina ) reflects spatiotemporal variation in pollinator abundance

Key Points

• To explore how flower color polymorphism in Anemone pavonina relates to pollinator availability and environment.
• Observational study on Anemone pavonina's flower colors and pollinator interactions.
• Analysis of phenological differences among color morphs in various local environments.
• Assessment of different pollinator types associated with each color morph.
• The purple morph thrives at high elevations and is primarily visited by bees.
• The red morph aligns with beetle vision and activity patterns, suggesting ecological adaptation.
• Spatiotemporal dynamics are key drivers of pollinator-mediated selection affecting flower color.

Abstract