Question

Corolla consisting of the free petals is called ______.

Answer 1

Corolla:

1. Corolla is the second whorl of floral leaves and is usually brightly coloured and consists of petals.
2. These protect the stamens and carpels in the bud condition and attract.
3. The petals generally occur in a single whorl, but in some cases, there may be a double whorl of petals as in poppy or water lily.
4. Like calyx, if they: are separate, they are polypetalous or gamopetalous if united.
5. Examples- Rose, camellia.

Final answer: Corolla consisting of the free petals is called a polypetalous flower.