Flower Biology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a flower’s main function?
A
reproduction
2
Q
a plant with both male and female organs
A
heterosporangiate
3
Q
Name flower parts
A
Calyx (Sepal)
Corolla (Petal)
Gynoecium (carpel)
Androecium (stamen)
4
Q
What is the Calyx and Corolla collectively called?
A
Perianth
5
Q
What flower symmetry has 2 equal halves?
A
Actinomorphic/Radial
6
Q
What flower symmetry has 2 equal halves over one vertical plane?
A
Zygomorphic/Bilateral
7
Q
What flower symmetry cannot be divided into any equal parts?
A
Asymmetrical
8
Q
What is basipetal succession?
A
Older flowers up, younger at base