蜜みつ標ひょう

noun

nectar guide; pollen guide; flower guide

Botanical term for patterns on petals that guide pollinators to nectar. Used in scientific and gardening contexts.

• この花はなの蜜みつ標ひょうは紫し外がい線せんでよく見みえる。

  The nectar guides of this flower are clearly visible under ultraviolet light.

• 蜜みつ標ひょうは、昆こん虫ちゅうを蜜みつへと導みちびく役やく割わりを果はたす。

  Nectar guides serve to lead insects to the nectar.