Magnolia Carpels after Fertilization. Each Red Carpel
containes a single Seed in its Ovary. A single Carpel lies between the yellow lines
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Magnolia Carpels: The Carpels become Fruits (Folicles).
These are not ALL fully Mature, but the ripe Seeds have begun to emerge from those Carpels
that are mature. |
Magnolia Mature Carpels In this case the Fruit is a Dry
Dehiscent Follicle. The Seeds have a red, fleshy outer Seed Coat. |