Question

Name the following - Both male and female flowers are borne on the same plant.

Answer 1

Monoecious plant:

1. In monoecious plant, both male and female flowers are borne on the same plant.
2. Maize is a monoecious plant, which means it has both male and female flowers at various places on the same plant.
3. Male flowers, known as tassels, are produced near the plant's apex while female flowers, known as ears, are produced towards the plant's base.
4. Pollination is carried out by the wind.