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21-Biseriate perianth

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Biseriate means in two series or whorls.

Generally sepals and petals are arranged in two series of parts: the perianth is said to be biseriate. This example is small-flowered buttercup (Ranunculus abortivus).

Likewise, uniseriate means in one series or whorl.


Photo by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent of plants growing at the University of Illinois.

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