Components of a complete flower

1. Components of a complete flower

A complete flower consists of four parts: calyx, corolla, stamens and pistil. The calyx is composed of sepals, and the corolla is composed of petals. Any flower that is missing any of the four parts is considered an incomplete flower. In addition, flowers that have both stamens and pistils are called bisexual flowers, and perfect flowers must be bisexual. A flower that only has pistils or stamens is called a unisexual flower. Unisexual flowers are not complete flowers.

2. What are the common complete flowers?

There are many kinds of complete flowers that are common in life, such as peony, rose, rape flower, cabbage flower, apricot flower, pear flower, morning glory, peach flower, magnolia, crabapple flower, rose flower, hawthorn flower, apple flower, broad bean flower, plum flower, cowpea flower, tomato flower, osmanthus, etc.

3. What are the common incomplete flowers?

There are many kinds of incomplete flowers that are common in life, such as willow flowers, watermelon flowers, loofah flowers, cucumber flowers, poplar flowers, pumpkin flowers, eucommia flowers, calla lilies, chestnut flowers, mulberry flowers, cattails, loofahs, etc. Most common vegetables have incomplete flowers.