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    do dendrobium orchids secrete a sticky liquid. Why?

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    It is sugar; sucrose. Many orchids produce this sticky substance. I imagine it entices insects that help the plant do whatever it needs to do to mature or reproduce. I couldn't really find any information concerning the "why" part of your question. 



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