Question

What is pistillate?

Answer 1

Pistillate:

1. It refers to the flower/plant which contains only the female reproduction part.
2. It is the only collection of carpels and stamens (male reproductive part) that is absent.
3. Such flowers are unisexual female flowers.
4. Such flowers can produce seeds independently.
5. Examples of the same are Chrysanthemum, Cucumber, etc.