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... carpels ( 354. ) ; in all of which situations they are generally undeveloped ; for these different organs are all modifications of leaves . 149. They are frequently not called into action , even in the axils of leaves . 150. As regular ...
... carpels ( 354. ) ; in all of which situations they are generally undeveloped ; for these different organs are all modifications of leaves . 149. They are frequently not called into action , even in the axils of leaves . 150. As regular ...
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... carpels , it is called the gynobase ; Ex . Lamium , Ochna , Geranium , & c . If this substance bears a greater number of carpels than can be arranged in one row , it is called the receptacle ; Ex . Strawberry , Nelumbium . 338. It is ...
... carpels , it is called the gynobase ; Ex . Lamium , Ochna , Geranium , & c . If this substance bears a greater number of carpels than can be arranged in one row , it is called the receptacle ; Ex . Strawberry , Nelumbium . 338. It is ...
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... carpels . 354. A CARPEL is formed by a folded leaf , the upper surface of which is turned inwards , the lower outwards ; and the margins of which develope one or a greater number of buds , which are the ovules . 355. When the carpels ...
... carpels . 354. A CARPEL is formed by a folded leaf , the upper surface of which is turned inwards , the lower outwards ; and the margins of which develope one or a greater number of buds , which are the ovules . 355. When the carpels ...
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... carpels are united into a confused mass ; Ex . the Pomegranate . 370. Notwithstanding the formation of the placenta ... carpels are developed , they are invariably opposite each other , and never side by side . This happens in ...
... carpels are united into a confused mass ; Ex . the Pomegranate . 370. Notwithstanding the formation of the placenta ... carpels are developed , they are invariably opposite each other , and never side by side . This happens in ...
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... carpel , as in Amelanchier and Thespesia ; or they are caused by modifications of the placenta , as in Martynia , Didymocarpus , and Cruciferæ . 387. Sometimes the growing point or apex of the pedicel ex- tends beyond the base of the ...
... carpel , as in Amelanchier and Thespesia ; or they are caused by modifications of the placenta , as in Martynia , Didymocarpus , and Cruciferæ . 387. Sometimes the growing point or apex of the pedicel ex- tends beyond the base of the ...
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