Question

what are cleistogamous flowers? write their significance ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Cleistogamy is a type of automatic self-pollination of certain plants that can propagate by using non-opening, self-pollinating flowers. Especially well known in peanuts, peas, and pansy this behavior is most widespread in the grass family. However, the largest genus of cleistogamous plants is Viola.

Answer 2

CLEISTOGAMOUS FLOWERS -

• The flowers that do not open are known as cleistogamous flowers.
• The stigma and anther in the closed flower lie close to each other.
• This anther is pollinated easily inside the flower.
• These flowers are an example of automatic self-pollination.
• SIGNIFICANCE - The closed flowers ensure the production of seed-set even in the absence of pollinators.