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Euphorbiaceae

 5-Jatropa "normal-type" flowers

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There are two types of flowers in the Euphorbiaceae. The genus Jatropa has "normal" flowers with 5 sepals; petals are absent. The flowers are imperfect and the plants are monoecious. Both male and female flowers are seen in this inflorescence.
Photo by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent from plants cultivated at the University of Illinois.
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