se
pal
Plural
sepals
1
the outermost part of a flower, typically green and leaf-like in appearance, protecting the flower bud before it opens
- The sepals of the rose flower were tinged with pink, contrasting with its petals.
- Sepals play a crucial role in protecting the delicate flower bud from environmental stressors.
- Botanists examine the number and arrangement of sepals to classify different plant species.
- The sepals of some flowers remain fused together, forming a protective covering.
- During pollination, sepals may change color or shape to attract pollinators like bees.