Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica

Early Nancy at Michelago, NSW

Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica at Michelago, NSW - 27 Sep 2010
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica at Michelago, NSW - 27 Sep 2010
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica at Michelago, NSW - 27 Sep 2010
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Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica 8 Jul 2018 BettyDonWood
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica 8 Jul 2018 Illilanga

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3 comments

BettyDonWood wrote:
   9 Jul 2018
All male flowers.
Illilanga wrote:
   9 Jul 2018
Wow. How do I tell the difference between male and female flowers?
BettyDonWood wrote:
   9 Jul 2018
Male flowers have stamens, like these. Female flowers do not, but have a whacking great purple knob (ovary) with a bit sticking out if it (style).
The diagram is of a bisexual flower with male and female parts.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=plant+flower+structure&rlz=1C9BKJA_enAU786AU786&hl=en-GB&prmd=ivsn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj9kcvU8pDcAhWEv7wKHbXHBhUQ_AUIESgB&biw=1024&bih=653#imgrc=YURiMUupNz9-4M:

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 27 Sep 2010 12:19 PM Recorded on
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