The ancestors of plants were photosynthetic single-celled organisms that gave rise to plants presumably lacked true roots, stems, leaves, and complex reproductive structures such as flowers.

植物的祖先是进行光合作用的单细胞生物，由此产生的植物可能缺乏真正的根、茎、叶和复杂的生殖结构，如花朵。

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Even better than these were the large, multi-petalled blooms: single flowers that fill the palm of your hand.

比这些搭配更好的还有大朵重瓣的花卉：一朵就满掌的大花。

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When considered this way a single Ming wall panel covered with flowers, for example, is not only lovely to look at, but also a technical tour de force.

例如，当你看到一幅明朝的画板，铺满鲜花，看上去很可爱，但同时也是一份科技佳作。

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Together, they lined up an investment group of global financial firms, with Mr Flowers holding the largest single interest.

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For example, honey resulting from various flowers is less expensive than from a single kind of flower.

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When considered this way a single Ming wall panel covered with flowers, for example, is not only lovely to look at, but also a technical tour de force.

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