What are the parts of a typical flower?
A typical flower consists of four main parts, which are well explained in the NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 5 Notes Morphology of Flowering Plants.
1. Calyx – The outermost whorl, made up of sepals, which protect the flower bud.
2. Corolla – The second whorl, made up of petals, usually colorful to attract pollinators.
3. Androecium – The male reproductive part, consisting of stamens, each with a filament and anther producing pollen.
4. Gynoecium – The female reproductive part, consisting of carpels (or pistils) with stigma, style, and ovary that develops into fruit after fertilization.