Chapter 23.2, Problem 1MI

Summary Introduction

To summarize:

Two facts about flower organs or adaptations.

Introduction:

Flowers are that organs of the plant that are beautiful, sometimes have refreshing smell, and come in variant colors and patterns. Flower is the reproductive organ of a plant, and such plants are termed as angiosperms.

Explanation of Solution

Two facts about flower organs are:

1. The perianth in a flower is made up of petals and sepals. Both the petals and the sepals are modified leaves. Sepals are generally green, but can also be of same color as that of petals, depending on species. Both petals and sepals protect the reproductive organs of the plant.

2. Stamens is flower act as male part of the plant. The pistil of flower acts as female reproductive part and contains stigma, ovary, and style.