Gladiolus woodii looking forlorn

In habitat Gladiolus woodii is not hard to see because it’s hidden in the grass, but because it is small and delicate, it may be easily overlooked at a distance. The curves and bends in this stem suggest that life is hard, but who can decipher Gladiolus life commentary?

These plants flower soon after rain as spring warms up to early summer. This is when many insect pollinator types are at their busiest. So, it is unlikely that it will be forgotten here by its lonesome self. There are so many ways in which adapted living things capitalise upon opportunities. Timing of flowering and pollinator habits do influence outcomes, as do flower colours (Goldblatt and Manning, 1998; Pooley, 1998; Trauseld, 1969; iNaturalist).