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The sunflower is fertilised.
向日葵受精了
In the sun-drenched fields of southern France,
阳光普照的南法
the flowering season is a long one,
花期很长
but not all plants have this luxury.
但不是所有的植物都能这么奢侈
Cradle Mountain in Tasmania is blasted by bitter Antarctic winds.
来自南极的寒风 吹袭塔斯马尼亚的摇篮峰
To reproduce, the Richea honey bush must flower.
彩冠花要开花才能繁衍下一代
But the delicate parts of the flowers risk being damaged by the cold.
但花朵的纤弱部分极易冻伤
The plant appears to have an ingenious solution.
这种植物似乎有解决问题的妙方
The flower petals fuse together,
它的花瓣融合
forming an insulated, protective case around its stamens.
在雄蕊外形成 有保护绝缘作用的外壳
However, this creates another problem,
但这又产生了另一个问题
the flower case is so well sealed that, unfortunately,
密闭的外壳
it also keeps out pollinating insects.
也让授粉昆虫不得其门而入
During brief, sunny spells,
不过花朵在短暂的晴天会变暖
the flowers warm up and suddenly start producing nectar.
并突然开始制造花蜜
This attracts a bird - the Black Currawong.
这引来了一只黑噪钟鹊
