Question

State the functions of calyx and corolla.

Answer 1

Calyx:

1. It is the outer green-coloured leaf-like structure protecting the young floral bud.
2. It protects the other whorls of the flowers including petals, androecium, and gynoecium.

Corolla:

1. It is the most attractive part of a flower having bright colours and is called petals.
2. It is the second whorl of the flower after the sepals.
3. The corolla acts as a tool for attracting pollinators for successful pollination.