Phyllospadix FEMALE FLOWERS
Click on parts of the picture to see what they are:
FLOWER: includes the spathe, spadix, and fruits.
SPATHE: leaf tissue that protects fruits during development.
SPADIX: boat-shaped, holds maturing fruits.
Phyllospadix pages copyright Erika
Marin-Spiotta 1996.
Last updated: Feb. 05, 2009