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pistil and stamens
A lily flower with a central pistil surrounded by stamens. The six orange structures...
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how flowering plants reproduce
Reproduction in flowering plants begins with pollination, the transfer of pollen...
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passion flower
Passion flower blossom (Passiflora), showing the circle of five sepals and...
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flower parts
Every flower part serves some purpose in the making of seeds. The colorful, fragrant...
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flower anatomy
Diagram of the flower of a typical flowering plant (angiosperm).
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floral diagrams
Figure 12: Arrangement of floral parts. (Top) Floral diagrams showing different arrangements...
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Cross-pollination
The process of cross-pollination using an animal pollinator.
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floral diagram
(Left) Generalized flower with parts; (right) diagram showing arrangement of floral...
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