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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).
Origin of name:The name orchid comes from a Greek word meaning testicle. Relatives of the rose: Roses are in the same plant family as plums, apples, and almonds.
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