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Apocarpous Gynoecium-2

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Magnolia

  Species of Magnolia can have many Petals, Stamens & Carpels. The Gynoecium is Apocarpus like Ranunculus.

Scanning Electron Microscope view of a MagnoliaMagnolia-2.jpg (46808 bytes)
Flower Bud with various Primordia: Note the many individuals that comprise each type of forgan, especially the Carpels which are formed at the summit of the Apex. Some of the Apex is still undifferentiated (smooth tip) but Carpels will cover the summit eventually.
Immature Magnolia Carpels: Each has a Stigma, Style and Ovary. The Ovary contains Ovules which will become Seeds. Magnolia-3.jpg (42353 bytes)
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Magnolia Flower: Note the many Carpels at the apex of the Receptacle.		 MagnoliaGynoCloseLab.jpg (73427 bytes)
Magnolia Flower: Immature Androecium & Gynoecium		 MagnolisApocarpousLab300.jpg (50430 bytes)
Magnolia Flower: Mature Androecium & Gynoecium
MagnoliaCarpelsBee300.jpg (74347 bytes) Immature (Green) and Mature Carpels (Peach) in Magnolia. MagnoliaCarpelsCloseLab.jpg (77232 bytes)
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Magnolia Carpels after Fertilization. Each  Carpel containes a single Seed in its Ovary. 		MagnoliaSeedsEmergeLab.jpg (61036 bytes)
Magnolia Carpels: The Carpels become Fruits. 		MagnoliaFruitSeedsLab.jpg (65248 bytes)
Magnolia Mature Carpels: The Fruit is a Dry Dehiscent Follicle. The Seeds have a red, fleshy outer Seed Coat.

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