A flower is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants. Its biological function is to mediate the union of male sperm with female ovum in order to produce seeds. This process begins with pollination, followed by fertilization and the formation and dispersal of the seeds. The grouping of flowers on a plant is called the inflorescence.
Flowering plants produce two types of reproductive spores. The pollen and ovules are produced in different organs, but the typical flower contains both organs
Many flowers have important symbolic meanings in Western culture. The practice of assigning meanings to flowers is known as floriography. In modern times, people have sought ways to cultivate, buy, wear, or otherwise be around flowers and blooming plants, partly because of their agreeable appearance and smell
Dahlia is a genus of plants native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. Image by Loïc Evanno
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Stunning flowers in Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland. Image by Neil (Malcolm) Stalker
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Colours of the spring, flowers in Grand-Reng, Belgium. Image by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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This image shows the blossom of a Willow Gentian (Gentiana asclepiadea). Image by André Karwath
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Yellow, white, blue flowers. Image by Uwe H. Friese, Bremerhaven
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