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Impatiens
peacecreek

Impatiens question

peacecreek
18 years ago

Underneath each bloom there is a thin "spire" growing down from beneath and in a shallow arc. Grows to a pointed tip.

Can anyone tell me what it is and what purpose it serves?

Many thanks,

PC

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