Keywords
Oxalis purpurea
bulbs
scales
metatopy
recaulescence
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Abstract
The morphostructure of Oxalis purpurea bulbs during the growing season, with an emphasis on the number and functional purpose of their scales, has been investigated. It was found that two protective membranous scales, two leathery scales, and three fleshy scales are constantly present in the investigated species. The first fleshy scale has a narrow hyaline edge. Additionally, the phenomenon of metatopy in a representative of the Oxalidaceae family and recaulescence in a bulbous plant are described for the first time.
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