DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

PLANTING TECHNIQUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A leaf like part that protects a flower bud is a
A
sepal
B
ovary
C
reproduce
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sepals are green, leaf-like structures that protect the flower in the bud stage. Sepals are collectively called the calyx.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sepals are an important part of the development of the flowers of angiosperms or flowering plants. Their main function is to protect the flower bud as it develops. The sepals on a flower, collectively known as the calyx of the flower, are the first layer of a flower bud to form on the stem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Function of Sepals Protects the reproductive organs within the flower. In some plants with no petals, sepals function as petals. Safeguard the bud and flowers from harsh environmental conditions. Sepals protect both flowers and fruits by producing chemicals that would ward off predators.

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