Question

Are tepal and perianth the same?

Answer 1

Tepal:

1. They are the outer parts of a flower.
2. When sepals and petals cannot be differentiated, they are called tepals.
3. Tepals occur in lilies and tulips.

Perianth:

1. It is the sterile, outermost part of the flower.
2. It is also called the Perigonium.
3. It forms an envelope around the reproductive parts of a flower.
4. It consists of the calyx, corolla, and tepals.
5. It is further differentiated into outer and inner whorls.