Re: Nonbloom

Linda, Both daylilies & irises are moncots.  I think what you may be 
remembering is that angiosperms are different from gymnosperms.  In 
angiosperms two sperm cells are involved, one that unites with the egg 
cell and forms the embryo & the other forms a triploid endosperm that 
often functions as stored food in the seed.  Would be interesting to know 
if there is some fundamental difference in reproduction between monocots 
& dicots??  My son is taking a genetics class, I am going to email him 
this question of maternal extra influence.  Sue, NW Arkansas
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