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| | Sepals - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Sepals |
 | | Part of a flower, usually green, that surrounds and protects the flower in bud. |
 | | The sepals are derived from modified leaves, and are collectively known as the calyx. |
 | | In some plants, such as the marsh marigold Caltha palustris, where true petals are absent, the sepals are brightly coloured and petal-like, taking over the role of attracting insect pollinators to the flower. |
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