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... distinct from , and independent of , each other . They each consist of a lower stalk- like portion , bearing an upper somewhat thickened , oblong , and grooved head . This FIG . 3. - Stamen Stalk is termed the filament ; the oblong of ...
... distinct from , and independent of , each other . They each consist of a lower stalk- like portion , bearing an upper somewhat thickened , oblong , and grooved head . This FIG . 3. - Stamen Stalk is termed the filament ; the oblong of ...
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... distinct , along the face ( inner side ) . These grooves divide the anther into two lobes , right and left . If the anther be ripe , each of these lobes will split open near the outer edge , allowing certain fine powdery grains which it ...
... distinct , along the face ( inner side ) . These grooves divide the anther into two lobes , right and left . If the anther be ripe , each of these lobes will split open near the outer edge , allowing certain fine powdery grains which it ...
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... distinct from each other as at first , but they have enlarged and hard- ened ; the stigmatic apex has dried up , so that the top of each carpel is simply pointed or slightly hooked . Open- ing any ripe carpel , a single seed will be 8 ...
... distinct from each other as at first , but they have enlarged and hard- ened ; the stigmatic apex has dried up , so that the top of each carpel is simply pointed or slightly hooked . Open- ing any ripe carpel , a single seed will be 8 ...
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... and suppose that this has been already done , and that you tried the experiment in this way upon three distinct specimens of buttercup . No. I you left lying upon the table . No. 2 was placed with II . ] Il A BUTTERCUP . =
... and suppose that this has been already done , and that you tried the experiment in this way upon three distinct specimens of buttercup . No. I you left lying upon the table . No. 2 was placed with II . ] Il A BUTTERCUP . =
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... distinct . Cohering thus , in two bundles or sets , they are called diadelphous . The pistil is free from the calyx , and consists of a single carpel , as you may determine from the undivided stigma and one - celled cavity of the ovary ...
... distinct . Cohering thus , in two bundles or sets , they are called diadelphous . The pistil is free from the calyx , and consists of a single carpel , as you may determine from the undivided stigma and one - celled cavity of the ovary ...
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