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FLOWERS: TYPES 2
Flower types according to the calyx:
| Tubular, with a tube-shaped calyx. |
| Bilabiate, with a two-lipped calyx, one bigger than the other. |
| Separated or polysepalous if the sepals are clearly separated each other. |
| Fused or synsepalous if the sepals are partially or wholly joined. |
Flower types according to the ovary position
| Superior ovary (hypogynous flowers): The ovary is placed above the rest of the floral segments. |
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| Semi-inferior ovary (perigynous flowers): With all the floral segments surrounding the ovary. |
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| Inferior ovary (epigynous flowers): With the ovary placed below the rest of floral segments. |
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Flowers according to corolla
Activities
Activity 6: Crossword: Print it to solve in class (Print the solution)
Activity 6: Crossword: Print it to solve in class (Print the solution)
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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.
