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Whorl of sepals present at the base of calyx is called

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Epicalyx


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Hypocalyx


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Involucre


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Involucel


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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.
  • In some plants a whorl of green sepals like structure is present at the base of calyx called epicalyx. For example, family Malvaceae.
     

 

 

In some plants a whorl of green sepals like structure is present at the base of calyx called epicalyx.

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