Introducing Of Flower
Flowers are introduced as the reproductive part of a plant. They are not only involved in reproduction but are also a source of food for other living organisms. They are a rich source of nectar.
Flowers can either be
- Complete
- Incomplete.
A complete flower is one that consists of sepals, petals, stamens and pistils. On the contrary, an incomplete flower is one that lacks one or more of these structures.
A complete flower consists of two different parts:
- Vegetative Part
- Reproductive Part
Flower Diagram
Vegetative Parts of a Flower
The vegetative part of a flower consists of the following:
- Petals: This is a bright-coloured part that attracts bees, insects, and birds. The colour of petals varies from plant to plant; some are bright while some are pale coloured. Thus, petals help us to differentiate one flower from another.
- Sepals: Sepal is the green-coloured part beneath the petals to protect rising buds. Some flowers have fused petals-sepals while a few have separated petals-sepals.
Reproductive Parts of a Flower
The reproductive parts of a flower consist of the following:
- Stamen: This is the male reproductive organ and is also known as Androecium. It consists of two parts namely: anther and filaments
- Pistil: This is the innermost part and the female reproductive organ of a flower which comprises three parts -stigma, style and ovary. This is collectively known as the pisti
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