Question

Give one word for the following:
The swollen tip of a flower.

Answer 1

Flower:
In the flowering plants, reproductive structures are present called flowers.
Parts of flower:

1. Flower consists of a flower whorl and stalk with which the flower is attached to the main axis of the plant.
2. Flower whorl consists of sepals, petals, stamen and carpels.

Receptacle:

1. A flower arises from the floral bud and is attached to the stem by a structure called a pedicel.
2. The pedicle continues to form a swollen tip called the receptacle.

Final answer: Receptacle is the swollen tip of a flower.