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C. Sunfl ower (Helianthus annus)
Flower
Leaf
Stem
Fig. 6.9 (a): Sunfl ower (Pictorial) Fig. 6.9 (b): Sunfl ower (Diagrammatic)
Comments
1. It is the fl ower of Helianthus annus (Vern. Surajmukhi) sunfl ower.
2. Flower is yellow, large with two fl orets. The disc fl orets are central, tubular, and complete. Ray fl orets
are marginal, unisexual, and incomplete.
3. Gynoecium is two, style single and stigma bifi d.
SPOT - 3
Flowers Adapted to Pollination by Birds (Ornithophilous Flowers)
A. Bignonia capreolata Flowers
Fig. 6.10 (a): Bignonia capreolata Fig. 6.10 (b): Bignonia (Diagrammatic)
Comments
1. Flowers are big in size.
2. These fl owers produce nectar.
3. Tiny birds visit the fl owers to feed on nectar.
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