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Flowers

 13-Synoecious plant

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When all the flowers of an individual contains both male and female parts (the flowers are perfect), then the plant is said to be synoecious. This example is a longitudinal section of the flower of tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera).
Photo by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent of plants cultivated at the University of Illinois..
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