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Ranunculaceae

 6-Flowers close-up

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The yellow sepals are the showy part of the flowers of Eranthis hyemalis (winter aconite). The petals are small tubes that contain nectar to attract pollinators. Note the numerous stamens (which are spirally arranged) and several free carpels in the center of the flower.
Photo by K.R. Robertson at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis.
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