Complete flower consists of:
- Flower Stalk
- Receptacle
- Sepals
- Petals
- Stamens
- Carpels (Pistils)
| Part | Features |
|---|---|
| 1. Petal | Petals = modified leaves → forming conspicuous (most obvious) part of flower. In insect pollinated flowers petals: - brightly coloured → attract insects for pollination - Provide platform for insects to land on - have lines → guide insects to base of petals to obtain nectar - all petals form corolla |
| 2. Sepal | - modified leaves → enclose + protect → other parts of flower in the bud stage. - usually form outermost layer of floral leaves - all sepals make up calyx |
| 3. Flower Stalk | - attaches flower to the stem. - some flowers have no stalks → and are attached to plan directly at base |
| 4. Receptacle | - swollen end of flower stalk |
Stamen (Male)
Carpel (Pistil) - Female
Pedicel
- flower stalk
- sessile flowers are those without pedicel