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Flower structure:<br />

modified stems bearing modified leaves<br />

base is pedicel, with receptacle, to which all other parts attach<br />

four whorls of modified leaves: calyx composed of sepals,<br />

corolla composed of petals,<br />

androecium composed of stamens,<br />

gynoecium composed of carpels or pistils<br />

Ovary completely<br />

encloses ovule<br />

Stigma is to accept<br />

pollen<br />

Anther produces<br />

pollen<br />

Many flowers<br />

produce nectar

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