Why is salvia sepals also described as petaloid ?
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The sepal which is the part of the calyx of Salvia flower are described as petaloids because they have coloured sepals which resembles petals, which are a modified leaves often bright in colour to attract pollinators.
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The sepal which is the part of the calyx of Salvia flower are described as petaloids because they have coloured sepals which resembles petals, which are a modified leaves often bright in colour to attract pollinators.
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Sepals of most flowers are generally green in color. But in the Salvia, the calyx is colored and appears like petals, this helps the plant to attract pollinators. This is the reason why sepals of Salvia are called petalloids
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