Asteraceae presents one of the most diverse and intricate reproductive systems among flowering plants. The family is typified by its composite inflorescences, which combine both ray and disc florets ...

The structure and anatomy of mature flowers of four species of Meliosma is investigated using scanning electron and light microscopy. The vasculature of the flower, including the structure of the ...

The life cycle type of Grindelia lanceolata Nutt has been described as biennial, short-lived monocarpic perennial, and (polycarpic) perennial in the taxonomic literature. Plants of this species in ...

Researchers at the University of Bristol have identified the huge impact of flowering plants on the evolution of life on Earth. Flowering plants today include most of the plants humans eat or drink, ...