Sepals
What do You Mean by Tepals?
In some sepals and petals are not distinguished. In this plant the calyx and the corolla fuse to form the perianth. Each member of the perianth are called tepals. Example, as seen in tube rose.
What are Sepals?
Sepals are green coloured leaf life structures present at the base of the flower that perform the primary function of protecting the buds against environmental factors during its development.
What is the Structure of a Sepal?
Sepals are small in size, green in color and leaf life in appearance that forms the outermost part of a flower. In some plants they can be modified to serve as the the part for attracting pollinators, in some plants it can get modified as spine, spurs etc.
What is an Example of Sepal?
A common example of sepals can be seen in Hibiscus. If we look at the base of the flower we will find an urn shaped green structure that holds the other floral whorls within it. That is the calyx formed of fused sepals. The persistent calyx of the brinjal also represents the sepals.
Why are Sepals green in Color?
Sepals are mainly green in color. They contained a color pigment i.e., chlorophyll, which is responsible for the green color of sepals.
The Role of Sepals in Flower Development and Protection
Sepals are small leaf-like green outermost part of flowers. Together, they form the outermost whorl of a flower. This whorl is called the calyx. Sepals function as protective structures that cover the bud and provide structural integrity to the petals that form the corolla. There are different types of sepals based on their shapes and modifications. Some commonly observed examples of sepals include the urn-shaped green structure at the base of Hibiscus, marigolds, etc., and a cap-like green structure at the top of brinjal, tomato, etc.
Table of Content
- What is Sepal?
- Structure of Sepals
- Types of Sepals
- Functions of Sepals
- FAQs – Sepals