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How the stamen of wind pollinated plant look alike

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Wind pollinated plants have small, inconspicuous or dull petals - there is no need to attract insects with bright colours. Wind pollinated plants produce a lot of pollen to increase the chances of pollination. It is also very, very light in texture, so that it is easily blown on the wind currents.
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