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May-June 2020
Volume 108, Number 3
Page 133
The composite flower head consists of very small flowers called florets that are collected together.
The flower head is surrounded by bracts (also known as phyllaries) in two series.
Dried petals and stamens drop off.
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Illustration by Kaija Saaremäel
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