Fig. 2.

Erythrochiton brasiliensis. Sections of floral buds. (A) Longisection. (B–I) Transections: successive levels, from the base upwards. (B) Transition from floral base to ovary. (C) Basal level of ovary. (D) Mid-level of ovary. (E) Uppermost level of ovary. (F) Level of staminal tube. (G, H) Level of free petals and stamens. (I) Level of anthers. (J) Distal region of bud. Abbreviations: ca, calyx; c, carpel; d, disc; fl, floral tube; p, petal; bp, vascular bundle of petal; bs, vascular bundle of stamen; s, stamen; st, staminal tube. Scale bars: (A) = 1 mm; (B–D) = 1 mm; (E–H) = 1 mm; (I) = 1 mm; (J) = 0·5 mm.