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What are sessile and pedicellate flowers?

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  • A flower which bears a stalk or pedicel is called as a pedicellate flower e.g. Hibiscus, Rose.
  • A flower which is borne directly on the stem is called to be a sessile flower. It is devoid of a stalk. Examples are sunflower florets, Sisyrinchium.

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