An incomplete flower with only gynoecium is called a

pistillate flower

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staminate flower

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hermaphrodite flower

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bisexual flower

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Solution

The correct option is A
pistillate flower

The correct option is A.
Explanation of the correct option:
Most flowers have all the four whorls i.e. petals, sepals, androecium, and gynoecium.
If the flower has only gynoecium, it is called pistillate flower.
Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option B:
If the flower has only androecium, it is called a staminate flower.
Option C:
If the flower has both gynoecium and androecium, it is called hermaphrodite or bisexual flower.
Option D:
If the flower has both gynoecium and androecium, it is called hermaphrodite or bisexual flower.
Final answer: An incomplete flower with only gynoecium is called a pistillate flower.

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