Is the structure arising from the centre of the flower, dropping down
before spreading into an upturned, cup-shaped structure the style?
Are the protuberances at the tips of the lobes on this structure the stigmas?
Do the petals? that hang down and effectively seperate the anthers from
the above structures help to promote outcrossing?
If so, does the flower become more open at a later date, presumably when
the stigmas are no longer receptive?
If this is nonsense, whats a good reference for the floral anatomy of
this species?
Thanks
Fraser
Fraser Broom
HortResearch
Hamilton
New Zealand
"broomf@hort.cri.nz"