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Box

Box as an undershrub in woodland, Dorset

Flowers

Stamens appear first (protandrous)

Stamens, 3 ovules, three 2-lobed stigmas

Sepals on separate male and female flowers

Female flower above (superior) male flowers

Three-part capsule, leathery leaf

Side view of open, horned capsule; angled stem

Pairs of opposite leaves