Parts Of A Carnation Flower

Step 1

Sepal and Calyx

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Sepals are the outer leaves surrounding the base of the flower. The sepals make up the calyx of the carnation flower.

Petals and Corolla

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The carnation's soft and thin petals make up the corolla, commonly known as the blossom of the flower.

Stamen

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The stamen contains the pollen necessary for carnation reproduction. It is considered to be the male part of the blossom.

Carpel

Step 1

The carpel, located in the blossom, contains the female parts of the flower: ovary, ovules and gametes.

Pollination

Step 1

Pollinating insects must spread pollen between the stamen and carpel for the carnation to create seeds in its flower.

Step 2

  • Sepals are the outer leaves surrounding the base of the flower.
  • The sepals make up the calyx of the carnation flower.

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