Question

How do you categorize flowers?

Answer 1

Classification of flowers:

1. Classification as per the Morphology of Flowers –
   1. Polypetalous (apopetalous, choripetalous) - Petals are distinct. eg: Hibiscus.
   2. Sympetalous (gamopetalous) - Petals are fused. eg: Datura
   3. Actinomorphic - Radially symmetric, i.e., the flower can be divided into 2 equal halves through any plane of symmetry. eg: Brassica
   4. Zygomorphic - Bilaterally symmetric, i.e., the flower can be divided into 2 equal halves through one plane of symmetry. eg: Clitoria ternatea
2. Classification of flowers based on their position on the branch
   1. Terminal - Flower located at the apex of the stem or shoot. e g: Uraria lagopodioides
   2. Axillary - Flower located in or arising from leaf axils. eg: Cullen leucanthum
3. Classification based on Flower Branches, Clusters, and Inflorescence
   1. Cluster - Borne together on different branches. eg: orchids, onions
   2. Single flower - Each flower is borne individually. eg: sunflower, rose
   3. Inflorescence - Borne together on the same branch. eg: Alfalfa
4. Classification Based on Blossom
   1. Perennial - Live for many years and thus bloom many times. eg: purple coneflower, daylily
   2. Biennial - Bloom once in two years. eg: beets, parsley, carrots
   3. Annual - Bloom once a year. eg: Marigold, begonia