Question

Name a monoecious plant.

Answer 1

Monoecious plant:

1. Monoecious plants are plants that carry both female and male reproductive organs in the same individual.
2. They possess bisexual flowers.
3. They are known to undergo self-pollination.

Example of monoecious plant:

1. An example of a monoecious plant is corn.
2. It has two kinds of flowers that develop from different parts of the plant.
3. The male form blooms at the top of the plant and is known as a tassel. These are known to have stamens.
4. The female flowers are produced at the side of the plant and originate from the leaf node. These are known to have pistils.
5. The pollens originated within the male flower and pollinate the female flowers.