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Origin of name: The name orchid comes from a Greek word meaning testicle.
Seasonal flowers are cheaper:Seasonal varieties are often less expensive when in great abundance. For example, roses are a super value in summer because it is their peak growing season. 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).
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