Question

Why are ray florets of sunflower called neuter flowers?

Answer 1

Florets:

1. Ray floret: Ray Florets are little, strap-shaped marginal flowers found in the inflorescence of the head or capitulum. It is a feature of plants belonging to the Asteraceae family.
2. Neuter floret: A neuter flower is defined as one that lacks both male and female genital organs.
3. Sunflower ray florets are known as neuter flowers because they have neither male nor female parts.