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Iridaceae

13-Iris fruits

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The fruits of Iris, and most other Iridaceae, are loculicidal capsules. In this particular example, Iris foetidissima from Europe, the seeds are brilliant orange

Photo taken by K. R. Robertson at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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