Features Of Wind Pollinated Flowers

Question 1

Petals (wind pollinated)

Answer 1

Scentless, inconspicuous or absent (replaced by another structure)

Question 2

Nectar and scent (wind pollinated)

Answer 2

None

Question 3

Stamen (wind pollinated)

Answer 3

Long filaments so anthers hang outside flower when ripe.

Question 4

Pollen (wind pollinated)

Answer 4

Grains with smooth surface to help float through the air. Produced in large quantities.

Question 5

Stigma (wind pollinated)

Answer 5

Often feathery and hangs outside flower to increase chance of catching pollen in the air.