How the daffodil got its trumpet
- Sat 09 Mar 2013 09:02:PM
The daffodil is one of the few plants with a 'corona', a crown-like structure also referred to as the 'trumpet'. New research suggests that the corona is not an extension of the petals as previously thought, but is a distinct organ sharing more genetic identity with stamens, the pollen-producing reproductive organs.
Source: How the daffodil got its trumpet
Source: How the daffodil got its trumpet