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Where are the stigmas on spider-plants, and what do the fruits look like?


Question
Two questions-:
Where is the stigma on spider-plant flowers? I know they must be somewhere, because I seem to have successfully cross-pollinated two of them (see next question), but I have not been able to identify any large, sticky pads for pollen to attach to. Is it microscopic?
Also, what do spiderplant fruits look like? The first one I pollinated grew into a fleshy, green, three-lobed lump, and a second flower is following the same path. The larger "fruit" is about the size of my thumbnail. Are these actually the fruits?
Thanks, MM  

Answer
Hi MM,
Thanx for your question.  Check out this link:

http://www.hear.org/Pier/species/chlorophytum_comosum.htm

It's hard to describe.  The stigma is small and the flowers are not very complex.

This link shows a picture of the seedpod.

http://goto.glocalnet.net/natal/amp/ampel.htm

I couldn't find any information to show you where the stigma is.  The picture of the fruit in the second link is very similar to what you describe.  There should be some flat black seeds in it once it dries out.  I believe the stigma is very small and difficult to see on the flower.  I know I haven't answered all of your question and I apologize.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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