Give examples of gamosepalous, polysepalous, gamopetalous and polypetalous calyx and corolla respectively.
Based on Calyx there are two types of flower. They are
- Polysepalous: The sepals are not fused. Example: Rose and Southern magnolia.
- Gamosepalous: The sepals are fused or jointed sepals, either wholly or at the base only. Example: Hibiscus and periwinkle are gamosepalous flowers.
Based on Corolla there are two types of flower. They are
- Polypetalous: Flowers having free petals. Example: Rose and Camellia.
- Gamopetalous: Flowers have fused or united petals. Example: Bindweed and elderberry flowers have gamopetalous petals.