Sea-blite flowers are an example of a minimalist flower. Sepals only, no petals, 5 stamen with pollen and 2 stigmas.
It must work as the plants are generally annuals and return from seed each year. I'm constantly amazed that these plants inundated by the tide have flowers and are successfully pollinated.
Not sure if this qualifies for #Bloomscrolling though?
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