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Fig 2027 —Orchis mascula. Flower in profile, showinK the 

 tNvisted ovarv. the long spur, the labellum m the anterior 

 position and the stamen under the hood of the two posterior 

 petals. One sepal has been removed. 



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contamme a P»" "Xfc forn nc the " column ". The top otthe 

 *:;°?Xen oblSielrand 5,o„. the three par.eta. placentae 

 With numerous small ovules. 



