Sepal Identity of the Pappus and Floral Organ Development in the Common Dandelion (<i>Taraxacum officinale</i>; Asteraceae)
The dry one-seeded fruits (<i>cypselae</i>) of the Asteraceae are often crowned with a <i>pappus</i>, an appendage of hairs or scales that assists in dispersal. It is generally assumed, but little investigated, that the pappus represents the outer floral whorl where the <i...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Plants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/8/1682 |