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Ranunculaceae

18-Ranunculus flower in longitudinal section

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The same Ranunculus flower in longitudinal section. The green structures are bracts. Note the green sepals, the yellow petals with small nectar glands, numerous stamens, and numerous carpels. Each carpel has only one ovule, and they develop into achenes. Be sure to study the drawings of Ranunculaceae in your textbook.

Photo by K. R. Robertson & D. L. Nickrent.

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