Flower parts Flashcards
Petals
modified leaves
Whorl
three or more plant parts attached to same axis on plant
Involucre
Mass of sepals that are not fused
Another term for Stem
Peduncle
Calyx
Sepals are fused together
Corrola
Petals are fused together
Perianth
Calyx and corrola both fused
Bracts
layers below sepals
Receptacle
Location where pedical meets the calyx; point where stamens are attached around base of the pistil
Racemose
Type of infloresence where main axis grows indefinitely and flowers are borne laterally
Cymose
Type of infloresence where flowers are borne terminally and show determinate growth on an axis
Raceme
Pendicles even length, can be alternate or opposite
Spike
Flowers attached directly to stalk
Ament
Same as spike but with one gender
Complete flower
Sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil all present