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What are unisexual and bisexual flowers with example?

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UNISEXUAL FLOWERS: A flower that possesses either stamens or carpels but not both are called unisexual flowers. Examples include coconut flowers, papaya, watermelon etc.
BISEXUALFLOWERS: A flower that possesses both stamens and carpels. Examples include lily, rose, sunflower etc.

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