Question

How the symmetry of a flower is determined?

Answer 1

SYMMETRY OF FLOWER

1. Actinomorphic/ Radial/ Regular

When a flower can be divided into two equal radial halves by any vertical plane or radial plane passing through the center.

Example- Chilli, Datura, Mustard

2. Zygomorphic/ Bilateral

When a flower can be divided into two equal (similar) halves only by one particular plane.

Example- Bean, Pea, Cassia

3. Asymmetrical/ Irregular

When a flower can not be divided into two equal halves from any vertical plane passing through the center.

Example - Canna

Answer 2

How the symmetry of a flower is determined?

➔ Symmetry of a flower is determined depending upon the division of a flower into two equal halves along any diameter.