Question

Mention the characteristic features of a wind-pollinated flower.

Answer 1

Pollination:

1. The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same or another flower is called pollination.
2. The pollination that occurs through the wind is called anemophily.

Features of wind-pollinated flowers include:

1. Pollen grains are light and non-sticky.
2. Well-exposed stamens for easy dispersal by wind.
3. The stigma is sticky, large and feathery to trap pollen grains in the air.
4. Numerous flowers are packed together to form inflorescence.