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Flowers growing from leaf surfaces Cross- pollination ensured by flower structure plant ) of Bryophyllum species may ... flowers . Flowers that are borne on or produced from leaves are termed epiphyllous flowers . Flowers and fruits of ...
Flowers growing from leaf surfaces Cross- pollination ensured by flower structure plant ) of Bryophyllum species may ... flowers . Flowers that are borne on or produced from leaves are termed epiphyllous flowers . Flowers and fruits of ...
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... flowers -- i.e . , in the inflorescence type - the plants of the order are exceedingly diverse . The flowers of some are solitary and are borne in the axils of leaves , the upper Female flower parts may range , depending on the species.
... flowers -- i.e . , in the inflorescence type - the plants of the order are exceedingly diverse . The flowers of some are solitary and are borne in the axils of leaves , the upper Female flower parts may range , depending on the species.
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... flowers . Flowers complete , zygomorphic , hypogyn- ous ; calyx of 4 or 5 united sepals ; corolla of 5 united petals . Androecium of 2 , 4 , or 5 epipetalous alternate stamens ; stami- nodia sometimes present . Gynoecium of 2 united ...
... flowers . Flowers complete , zygomorphic , hypogyn- ous ; calyx of 4 or 5 united sepals ; corolla of 5 united petals . Androecium of 2 , 4 , or 5 epipetalous alternate stamens ; stami- nodia sometimes present . Gynoecium of 2 united ...
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