Basic floral Terminology BOT 225

Parianth

Calyx + Corolla

Androecium

Stamens

Gynoecium

carpel

Calyx

Sepals

Corolla

Petals

Stamen

Filament + Anther

Carpel (pistil)

ovary, style, stigma

Receptacle

Where the flower begins

Pedicel

The stalk of the flower

Perfect flower

Both male and female parts are present

Imperfect flower

Only male, only female, or neither

Complete flower

Has sepals, petals, pistils, and stamens

Incomplete flower

Lacks one of more of the following: Sepals, petals, pistils, and/or stamens

Monecius

Male and female flowers are on the same plant (only applies to imperfect flowers)

Dioecious

Male and female flowers are not on the same plant (only applies to imperfect flowers)

Synecious

Perfect flower: both male and femal parts on the same flower