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... petals ; forming the corolla . 7. The stamens ; bearing anthers which contain pollen - grains . The stamens are hypogynous . 8. The carpels ; each containing an ovule . The stigma . The style . The carpels , collectively , constitute an ...
... petals ; forming the corolla . 7. The stamens ; bearing anthers which contain pollen - grains . The stamens are hypogynous . 8. The carpels ; each containing an ovule . The stigma . The style . The carpels , collectively , constitute an ...
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... Petals ; the five together form the Corolla of the flower . The petals being free , the corolla is polypetalous ; being equal in size and form , it is also regular . 7. In the examination of the rest of the flower much nicety is ...
... Petals ; the five together form the Corolla of the flower . The petals being free , the corolla is polypetalous ; being equal in size and form , it is also regular . 7. In the examination of the rest of the flower much nicety is ...
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... petals , they are said to be polyandrous . The anthers we must examine more closely . We have already observed that there is a groove up the back ( outer side ) , and another , less distinct , along the face ( inner side ) . These ...
... petals , they are said to be polyandrous . The anthers we must examine more closely . We have already observed that there is a groove up the back ( outer side ) , and another , less distinct , along the face ( inner side ) . These ...
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... petals , and stamens of some of its flowers all fallen away , and only FIG . 6. - Longitudinal section of a fruit- carpel ( achene ) of Buttercup , contain- ing one seed . FIG . 7. - Longitudinal section of a seed of Buttercup , showing ...
... petals , and stamens of some of its flowers all fallen away , and only FIG . 6. - Longitudinal section of a fruit- carpel ( achene ) of Buttercup , contain- ing one seed . FIG . 7. - Longitudinal section of a seed of Buttercup , showing ...
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... PETALS . ( 4. ) Staminal - leaves , called STAMENS . ( 5. ) Carpellary - leaves , called carpels . * In many plants we may distinguish two modifications of the leaf below the flower - leaves , besides the green foliage - leaves ; but as ...
... PETALS . ( 4. ) Staminal - leaves , called STAMENS . ( 5. ) Carpellary - leaves , called carpels . * In many plants we may distinguish two modifications of the leaf below the flower - leaves , besides the green foliage - leaves ; but as ...
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