How is gamosepalous different from polysepalous?

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Difference between gamosepalous and polysepalous:
Gamosepalous refers to a condition in flowers in which sepals are united or fused.
Polysepalous refers to a condition in flowers that possesses a calyx, consisting of separate sepals.
Gamosepalous
Polysepalous
Gamosepalous sepals are fused in nature.
It forms a tube-like structure.
Examples are hibiscus and periwinkle.
Polysepalous sepals are free in nature.
There is no tube formation.
Examples are rose and southern magnolia.

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Gamosepalous	Polysepalous
Gamosepalous sepals are fused in nature. It forms a tube-like structure. Examples are hibiscus and periwinkle.	Polysepalous sepals are free in nature. There is no tube formation. Examples are rose and southern magnolia.