Explain the following terms: (c) Pistillate flower.

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A pistillate flower is the one which contains only the female reproductive parts (gynoecium/pistil).

Male reproductive parts are absent in these flowers.

Example: Papaya.

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Explain the following terms: (c) Pistillate flower.

A pistillate flower is the one which contains only the female reproductive parts (gynoecium/pistil). Male reproductive parts are absent in these flowers. Example: Papaya.

A pistillate flower is the one which contains only the female reproductive parts (gynoecium/pistil).

Male reproductive parts are absent in these flowers.

Example: Papaya.