Question

Write the characteristics of anemophilous flower with example​

Answer 1

Answer:

Flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Non-essential parts are either absent or reduced.

The flowers are colourless, odourless and nectarless.

In case of unisexual flowers, the male flowers are more abundant.

Answer 2

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• Write the characteristics of anemophilous flower .

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The floral adaptations/characteristics of anemophilous flowers are:

1. Flowers are colorless, inconspicuous, small without nectar and fragrance.

2. The pollen grains are light, dry and produced in large numbers.

3. To catch the pollen grains, the stigma becomes sticky, hairy, feathery or branched.

4. Generally, stamens are provided with long filaments and versatile anthers.

Examples of anemophilous flower :-

• Wind pollination is called anemophily, and flower is called anemophilous flower, e.g. Monocot grass, Maize, Jowar etc.

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