Question

Give any two characteristics of flowers pollinated by wind.

Answer 1

Wind pollinated flowers:

1. Flowers having wind as the pollinating agent are called wind pollinated flowers.
2. Examples: barley, rice, corn, rose, etc.

Characteristics of wind pollinated flowers:

1. Pollen grains are smooth, small and light, which makes it easier for the wind to carry the pollen grains to long distances.
2. A large quantity of pollen grains are produced since there is a huge loss of pollen grains while getting carried by the wind.
3. Stigma has a larger base with feathery structures that provides enough surface area for the pollen carried by the wind to land on it.