Question: I found this image on gobotany, described as Galium labradoricum. (This isn't my photo. It is attributed to Donald Cameron.) …
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I found this image on gobotany, described as Galium labradoricum. (This isn't my photo. It is attributed to Donald Cameron.) I am curious about the pink flowers (fruits) in this image. I've seen white variations in nature of flowers that are typically red, but not the other way around. Terry Serres
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Dear botanybear, the petals of Galium labradoricum are usually white and are in all individuals I've ever seen. The ovaries do turn red in several species (including this one). They mature from green to red as the season progresses. While I cannot see for certain, I suspect the red structures you see in the image are in fact the ovaries and not the petals. Best wishes.
