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The three petals of Calling all bees
an iris that point An iris is not just a pretty
upward are called shape —it is a complicated
the “standards.” In machine that attracts bees
this iris, they are to visit it. Once a bee
frilly and rounded. has landed, the flower
sprinkles it with a
dust called pollen.

The three Bees use falls
drooping petals as landing
are called “falls.” platforms.

Streaks on the petals guide
bees to a sweet food called
nectar at the center of
Tightly
the flower.
rolled
petals
Pretty in pink
This lily bud is shaped like
a torpedo. It has six long,
pointed petals. Lilies grow Ovary
from bulbs and come in
a range of colors. Inside the bud
This iris bud has
Anther coated been sliced open
with pollen just before it was
about to bloom. See
if you can make out
the rolled-up petals
and the ovary, where
the seeds are made.

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