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How many sepals do Malpighiaceae flowers usually have?

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weeping willow tree — Malpighiales Weeping willow (*Salix babylonica*).

Flowers in the family Malpighiaceae usually have four or five sepals. These sepals often feature large paired glands on their backs, which are used to attract pollinating bees.1