Question

Define a unisexual flower.

Answer 1

Unisexual flower:

1. Flowers containing either male reproductive parts (stamen) or female reproductive parts (pistil) are called unisexual flowers.
2. Flowers having only stamen are called male flowers or staminate, whereas flowers with pistils are called female flowers or pistillate.
3. They are also known as incomplete flowers.
4. These flowers undergo cross-pollination.
5. They do not have both carpels and stamens.
6. Examples: Watermelon, white mulberry, and papaya.