What is a Flower? A flower is a condensed specialized reproductive shoot found in angiosperms that bears nodes and modified floral leaves. It is the reproductive unit meant for sexual reproduction. Essential and Non-essential Parts of the Flowers or Parts of a Typical Angiospermic Flower: A typical angiospermic flower consists of four whorls of floral appendages attached to the receptacle- Sepals (Calyx), Petals (Corolla), Stamens (Androecium), and carpels (Gynoecium). The calyx and corolla resemble to leaf and constitute to accessory organs (non-essential organs). In monocot flowers, the calyx and corolla remain undifferentiated and are termed as perianth. The androecium and … Continue reading Essential and Non-essential Parts of the Flowers