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Flower of the Iris versicolor showing three overlapping two-lipped structures, an upper petaloid branching, and a lower tepal, enclosing a stamen.
Flower of the Iris versicolor showing three overlapping two-lipped structures, an upper petaloid branching, and a lower tepal, enclosing a stamen.
Flower of Iris missouriensis showing the light blue branched style above the drooping petal.
Flower of Iris missouriensis showing the light blue branched style above the drooping petal.
The feathery stigma of Iris versicolor (Crocus speciosus) has three branches corresponding to the three carpels.
The feathery stigma of Iris versicolor (Crocus speciosus) has three branches corresponding to the three carpels.
Longitudinal section of female flower of a squash showing pistil (=ovary+style+stigma), ovules, and petals. The petals and sepals are above the ovary;
Longitudinal section of female flower of a squash showing pistil (=ovary+style+stigma), ovules, and petals. The petals and sepals are above the ovary; such a flower is said to have an inferior ovary, or the flower is said to be epigynous.
Cross section of a tulip ovary
Cross section of a tulip ovary
The orange is a simple fruit called a hesperidium. It is the mature ovary of a single orange blossom. Though it seems to have sections when cut open,
The orange is a simple fruit called a hesperidium. It is the mature ovary of a single orange blossom. Though it seems to have sections when cut open, all of these sections together come from a single ovary that develops into different layers.
The raspberry is an aggregate fruit. Each raspberry develops from one flower, but its flower has many ovaries that become the small circular drupes ma
The raspberry is an aggregate fruit. Each raspberry develops from one flower, but its flower has many ovaries that become the small circular drupes making up the raspberry. There is a seed in each drupe.