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Symbols of purity: The old and the new testaments of the Bible mention lilies as symbols of chastity and virtue.
Flowers become fruits:For the higher plants, seeds are the next generation, and serve as the primary means by which individuals of a species are dispersed across the landscape. After fertilization, a flower develops into a fruit containing the seed(s). Flowers for food: Sunflower buds taste similar to artichokes but taste bittersweet after the flower opens.
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