6 Questions
What type of flowers are cotton flowers?
Pedicillate, ebracteate and bracteolate
Where are cotton flowers located?
Solitary and terminal
What is a characteristic of the size of cotton flowers?
Larger and showy
What is the floral structure that consists of 5 sepals?
Calyx
Which floral structure is composed of 5 petals?
Corolla
What is the total number of sepals and petals in a flower with both calyx and corolla present?
10
Study Notes
Cotton Flowers
- Cotton flowers are not actually flowers, but rather the flowers of the cotton plant, which is a member of the mallow family (Malvaceae).
Location and Characteristics
- Cotton plants are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The size of cotton flowers is generally small, with a diameter of about 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm).
Floral Structure
- The calyx is the floral structure that consists of 5 sepals.
- The corolla is the floral structure composed of 5 petals.
- In a flower with both calyx and corolla present, the total number of sepals and petals is 10.
Test your knowledge of cotton plants with this quiz on the anatomy and characteristics of cotton flowers. Learn about the size, arrangement, and structure of cotton flowers, and deepen your understanding of this vital crop.
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