sepals

Example:The petals of the rose are vibrant and showy, while the sepals are green and more subtle.

Definition:The petals are the colorful portions of a flower that are often conspicuous and attractive to pollinators.

Example:The perianth of the iris consists of three green sepals and three blue petals.

Definition:The collection of sepals and petals that form the non-fertile part of a flower, often considered together to describe the flower's overall appearance.

Example:Both the sepals and the petals had prominent veins that ran from the base to the tip.

Definition:Insepions or small structures in leaves or other parts of a plant that transport water and nutrients.

Example:The arrangement of sepals in the flower of the orchid is highly specialized and often reflects its evolutionary history.

Definition:The way in which flowers or other plant parts are positioned on a stem.