• Flower Anatomy
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  • In this photograph, where is the peduncle? What does it do?
    The peduncle is the main stem (or stalk) that supports the flower.
  • In this photograph, where is the flower's recepticle?
    The receptacle is located between the peduncle (stem) and the pedals. The reproductive parts of the flower grow out from it.
  • In this photograph, where are the flowers' sepals?
    Sepals are the outer parts of the flower (often green and leaf-like) that enclose and protect the pedals and other parts of a developing flower.
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