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On British wild flowers considered in relation to insects (1890)

Lubbock, John, Sir, 1834-1913 · London ; New York : Macmillan · leaf 151

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V-] CAMPANULA. 129 The accompanying figures show a flower of C. medium in three stages. In the bud (Fig. 90) just before opening, it will be seen that the large, long anthers clasp the pistil, which is no longer than they are themselves. In the second stage (Fig. 91) the anthers have opened on the… … IG. go. FIG. 91. FIG. 92. FIG. 90. — Section of bud of Campanula medium. FIG. 91. — Section of a flower in the first (male) condition. FIG. 92. — Ditto, in the second (female) condition. the sake of honey, do not, as far as I have observed, generally walk on the petals, being deterred by the stiff…

Fertilization of plants by insects · Insect-plant relationships · Wild flowers -- Great Britain · Flowers -- Color

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