Calyx

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The female cannabis plant has calyx cells inside of the bract, but no defined calyx. They make up part of the perianth, in more showy flowers this part would typically be the cup at the base of the petals, but cannabis never evolved such features since it is wind pollinated and does not rely on pollinators. The corolla and calyx of cannabis plants are not as defined but make up the perianth which is located inside the bract, around the ovule.

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The calyxes were swelling up in the final weeks which is always a good sign harvest is getting close.

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