Features of Wind-pollinated Flowers Flashcards
1
Q
Nectar
A
Do not produce nectar
2
Q
Scent
A
Scentless
3
Q
Petal size
A
Small/absent
4
Q
Petal colour
A
Dull-coloured
5
Q
Nectar guides
A
Nectar guides absent
6
Q
Stigmas
A
Stigmas are large, feathery and tend to protrude out of flower
7
Q
Stamens
A
Stamens are long, pendulous, filaments are long
Anthers protrude out of flower
8
Q
Pollen grains
A
Tiny and lighter (to be easily transported by wind)
Smooth and dry surface
More abundant/larger quantities
