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Cucurbitaceae

 4-Citrullus flower

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The flowers of Citrullus are imperfect. There are 5 sepals and 5 connate petals. The female flower is easily distinguished with its inferior ovary.
Photo by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent from plants cultivated in Dr. Robertson's garden.
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