What Is a Flowering Plant That Bears Its Seed in a Layer of Tissue?

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The silver dollar plant (Lunaria annua) bears seeds in a flattened, papery layer of tissue that dries out and turns a silver-white color. This plant tends to self-seed once established. In the spring, purple and pink flowers appear.

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What Is a Flowering Plant That Bears Its Seed in a Layer of Tissue?

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