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Flower and Types

A flower is the reproductive structure of flowering plants, primarily serving to facilitate reproduction through attracting pollinators or self-pollination. Key parts include petals, sepals, stamens, and pistils, with various classifications based on structure and lifespan. Flowers are also valued for their beauty and cultural significance.

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Flower and Types

A flower is the reproductive structure of flowering plants, primarily serving to facilitate reproduction through attracting pollinators or self-pollination. Key parts include petals, sepals, stamens, and pistils, with various classifications based on structure and lifespan. Flowers are also valued for their beauty and cultural significance.

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A flower is the reproductive structure of flowering plants (angiosperms).

Its primary function is


to facilitate reproduction, usually by attracting pollinators or enabling self-pollination.

Key Parts of a Flower:

 Petals: Often colorful, they attract pollinators.


 Sepals: Protect the flower bud before it opens.
 Stamens: Male parts producing pollen (includes anther and filament).
 Pistil/Carpel: Female part that contains the ovary, style, and stigma.

Flowers are also widely appreciated for their beauty and symbolism in art, culture, and rituals.

What is a Flower?

A flower is the reproductive structure of angiosperms (flowering plants). It contains the organs
for reproduction — mainly stamens (male) and carpels (female).

Common Types of Flowers Based on Structure

1. Complete vs. Incomplete Flowers

 Complete: Have all four main parts — sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels.
 Incomplete: Missing one or more of these parts.

2. Perfect vs. Imperfect Flowers

 Perfect (Bisexual): Contain both stamens and carpels.


 Imperfect (Unisexual): Contain either stamens (male) or carpels (female), but not both.

3. Inflorescence Types (clusters of flowers)

 Raceme: Flowers on short stalks along a main stem.


 Spike: Flowers attached directly to the stem without stalks.
 Umbel: Flower stalks arise from a common point (like an umbrella).
 Panicle: Branched cluster of flowers.

Types Based on Lifespan

 Annual Flowers: Complete life cycle in one year (e.g., marigolds).


 Biennial Flowers: Take two years to complete life cycle (e.g., foxglove).
 Perennial Flowers: Live for multiple years (e.g., roses).

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