This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract • Background and Aims Sexual dimorphism, at both the flower and plant level, is widespread in the palm family (Arecaceae), in contrast to the ...

Once upon a time on Earth, there was a first flower. Nature provides plenty of cues to help us imagine what the planet looked like 250 million years ago. But we lack concrete evidence in order to ...

Flower Parts: Flowers are one of the most beautiful creations of nature. They are not just pretty to look at, but also play a significant role in the process of reproduction in plants. Every flower, ...

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Abstract: In this paper describes the design, modeling and development of a robotic flower based on continuum structure. It is the new concept of biomimetics, and its appearance likes a natural flower ...

A recent surprise in my garden was the first appearance of a striking blossom that I had not seen previously and did not expect. It is featured among today’s images. The blossom was from a plant ...

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) 11th annual flower show has achieved a Guinness World Record for featuring the longest flower structure, measuring 221 meters in length. This floral ...

Update: You can watch the massive plant bloom and wither away in a 30-second time lapse video. Syracuse, N.Y. – After nearly five years of waiting, the first “corpse flower” bloomed this week in the ...