Thursday, April 30, 2009

Where are the reproductive organs found in dandelions?

Looking at the fiery yellow flowerhead, I have neer seen anything resembling stamens or pistils, but just the many numbered petals themselves. Are the organs hidden somewhere inside the flowerhead?

Where are the reproductive organs found in dandelions?
They are there, but not very large. Use a magnifying glass -- and, if you run short of dandelions, you are welcome to take as many from my yard as you want. (Please!)
Reply:Dandelion has ray flowers and tube flowers. You have to use the dissecting microscope to see the pistil and stamen of these florets.


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