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Calyx with free sepals is called _____ while with fused sepals is called _____

Option: 1

Gamosepalous; polypetalous


Option: 2

Polypetalous; gamopetalous


Option: 3

Gamopetalous; polysepalous


Option: 4

Polysepalous; Gamosepalous


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Parts of a Flower - Calyx

  • Calyx is the outermost and first accessory whorl of the flower.
  • The members/units of calyx are called the sepals.
  • Sepals are green, leaf-like that protect the flower in the bud stage.
  • The calyx can be gamosepalous - sepals united
  • The calyx can be polysepalous - sepals free
  • The calyx can be modified to form pappus, as in Sunflower.

 

 

 

The calyx can be gamosepalous - sepals united. The calyx can be polysepalous - sepals free.

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