Question

what is calyx ? explain in brief.
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Answer 1

1:- the usually green outer whorl of a flower consisting of separate or fused sepals.

2 : a cuplike division of the renal pelvis surrounding one or more renal papillae.

3 : a cup-shaped animal structure (such as the body wall of a crinoid)

Answer 2

Calyx

Explanation:

• Calyx is usually green outer whorl of a flower.
• Collectively sepals are called calyx .
• Function of calyx is to enclose the unopened  bud.
• They serve a protective role  for the flower before it opens, and afterward extend from the base of the flower.
• It is the acessory part of the flower.
• A flower having sepals, petals, stamens and pistil is complete; if any such structure is missing the flower is said to be incomplete.