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#26. Inside-out Flower

Vancouveria hexandra

Family:

Barberry Family

Habitat:

Moist shady woods.

Characteristics:

1. Cream colored petals turned back, with stamens & pistols pointing down. This gives the flowers the appearance of tiny white ballerinas.

2. Flowers are found on a loose raceme which is taller than the leaves.

3. Compound leaves contain 9 or more leaflets which are shaped like ducks feet.

Uses:

1. Ornamental ground cover.

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