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What is the collective term for petals?
What is the collective term for petals?
- Androecium
- Gynoecium
- Calyx
- Corolla (correct)
Which part of the flower is known as the receptacle?
Which part of the flower is known as the receptacle?
- Thalamus (correct)
- Corolla
- Calyx
- Androecium
Which of these is part of the essential organs of a flower?
Which of these is part of the essential organs of a flower?
- Petals
- Trace too (correct)
- Sepals
- Calyx
Which of the following is considered an accessory organ of a flower?
Which of the following is considered an accessory organ of a flower?
What is the function of the flower?
What is the function of the flower?
What is the correct spelling of the term for the set of petals?
What is the correct spelling of the term for the set of petals?
Which of the following is the anther a part of?
Which of the following is the anther a part of?
Which of these options is not part of the typical flower?
Which of these options is not part of the typical flower?
Which floral part do the sepals constitute?
Which floral part do the sepals constitute?
Flashcards
Thalamus (Receptacle)
Thalamus (Receptacle)
The swollen end of the stalk where the flower parts are attached.
Calyx
Calyx
Outermost whorl of the flower; protects the flower in the bud stage.
Corolla
Corolla
Whorl of petals, often colorful to attract pollinators.
Androecium
Androecium
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Gynoecium
Gynoecium
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Bracteole
Bracteole
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Mother Axis
Mother Axis
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Ovary
Ovary
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Sepal
Sepal
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Petal
Petal
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Study Notes
- The flower is a highly modified shoot meant for sexual reproduction.
Parts of a Typical Flower
- A typical flower includes 4 essential parts.
- Credle, also known as thalamus or receptacle, has the other parts attached sequentially on its swollen end.
- The outer two sets are known as accessory organs.
- The inner two sets serve as essential organs.
- Accessory organs make up the calyx and corolla, which collectively can be known as perianth.
- Flowers contain 4 whorls arranged successively: calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium.
Calyx
- Collective term for the sepals.
Corolla
- Collective term for the petals.
Other Parts
- Androecium (stamen)
- Gynoecium (carpel)
- Bracteole
- Mother axis
- Ovary
- Anther
- Filament
- Petal
- Thalamus
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