CH 4 THE FLOWER

A flower that contains only the carpel is called a pistillate flower.

A unisexual flower that contains only the stamens is called the staminate flower.

A flower that contains both stamens and carpels is called a hermaphrodite flower.

Groups of nectar secreting- cells are called nectaries.

Most flowers produce a sweet fragrance liquid called nectar.

When a flower arises in the axil of a leaf-like structure, this structure is known as a bract.

When the perianth is non-green, it is described as Petaloid Perianth.

When the perianth is green like the sepals, it is described as a Sepaloid Perianth.

In some cases, the sepals and petals look very similar and cannot be differentiated from one another. They are then collectively called perianth.

In some cases, the petals and sepals look very similar and cannit be differentiated from one another. Then they are called tepals.