Fig. 2.Balanopsvieillardii. Young inflorescence and terminal flowers. Bracts removed to show flowers. A, Overview of inflorescence with terminal and lateral flowers. B, Terminal flower of the same inflorescence, at higher magnification. C, Terminal flower, older, showing first and second bifurcation of carpels. Subsequent bracts of cupule numbered to show spiral arrangement. D, Terminal flower, showing first, second and third bifurcation of carpels. White arrows: reduced lateral flowers; stars: lateral buds. Bars: A, C and D = 0·5 mm; B = 0·25 mm.