pseudoperianth

plant anatomy

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In magnoliid clade: Reproductive structures
…is actually a false, or pseudo-, perianth because it lies between the stamens and carpels rather than surrounding these reproductive structures. The pseudoperianth is thought to have evolved from sterile stamens (staminodes). It releases odours that attract beetle pollinators and is partially eaten by them. Some primitive magnoliids have a…
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