Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Sepals

Sepals are the part of a plant that is non-fertile, but is located on the outside of the fertile parts, of a flower, for protection. Sepals also allow the calyx to open, which is the part that protects the bud of a flower. They are usually green and protect the flower forming inside. In the picture of the rose the Sepal can be seen right under the flower.

Sepals. (2011). Retrieved from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_function_of_the_sepals

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