Question

What Is the Advantage of a Cleistogamous Flower?

Answer 1

Cleistogamous flowers:

1. Flowers which does not open and demonstrate self-pollination are known as cleistogamous.
2. A cleistogamous flower has the advantage of not requiring pollinators and hence generating seeds in all situations.
3. High chances of genetic variability.
4. There are more chances of vigorous flowers.
5. They do not depend upon the pollinators.
6. Viola, Oxalis, Commelina, and Cardamine are some examples.