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The single but bilobed stamen develops from a primordium sunken within the dorsal flower pit, through elongation until it is elevated above the surface of the pit.  When it dehisces, white pollen grains are visible, ~ 10 – 15 microns iin diameter.  The stamen appear to be delayed behing the pistil in development, suggesting the possibility of outbreeding.

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