Question

Define this regarding the flowers: Pentamerous

Answer 1

Flower is an important reproductive part of the flowering plant. It rises from the leaf like a small structure called a bract.

Complete Answer:
- The ending part of the flower contains sepals, petals, stamens and carpel which provide the support to the flower and this is known as receptacles.
- Petals are the part of flower plants which attract insects for insect pollination.
- The angiosperm flower has four further parts which are attached with receptacles: calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium.
- A flower which has parts like calyx , corolla as 5 or its multiple are called pentamerous flowers.
- The example of pentamerous plants is Solanum , China Rose etc.

Note: Perianth is the different from pentamerous that is floral envelope the calyx and corolla only two parts are known as peranth. Function of the Flower is the reproduction, helps in pollination, dispersal of fruits and seeds, and helps in fertilization.