PLATE 2

A. Flower of V. cruziana var. trickeri. Note spines restricted to base of sepals and outer ovary wall. xO.4.
B. Flower of V. cruziana showing stylar processes (sp), stigmatic cup (sc), locular region (1) with young ovules, and inner staminodia (is). Photo courtesy of W. H. Weidlich. x0.6.
C. Young fruit showing peripheral expansion of ovary and appendicular scars resulting from decay of floral parts. xO.4.