is a dandelion a flower?
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A dandelion flower head composed of numerous small florets (top). ... Taraxacum (/təˈræksəkʊm/) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of species commonly known as dandelions.
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Dandelions produce leaves at the ground level in a rosette and send up flower stalks without leaves. Wild lettuce produces leaves all the way up the stalk, and the flowers aren't quite the same. Prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola) on the other hand, is very similar to wild lettuce. The main difference is in the leaves.
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Although commonly known as pot marigold, calendula is different from the common marigold (Tagetes spp.). It is, however, part of the same Asteracea family, along with daisies and chrysanthemums, with whom it shared the same daisy-like flower appearance.
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No. Dicots are by definition flowering plants that are not monocots. Gymnosperms are not flowering plants. It's true that many gymnosperms have two cotyledons.
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Most flowers have four main parts: sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels. The stamens are the male part whereas the carpels are the female part of the flower. Most flowers are hermaphrodite where they contain both male and female parts. Others may contain one of the two parts and may be male or female.
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First off, the flowers of many rhododendron and azalea plants are chock full of nectar. When in bloom, these shrubs are like neighborhood fueling stations for bumble bees.
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A flower may be of two types – perfect flowers and imperfect flowers. Perfect flowers are hermaphrodites, that is, they have both male and female reproductive parts. On the other hand, imperfect flowers are unisexual, that is, they have either male or female reproductive part.
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A flower is called complete if all four floral organs are present in the same flower structure. A commonly illustrated complete flower is that of the gumamela or China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). An incomplete flower lacks any one or more of these parts.
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Originally Answered: Is maize a flowering plant? The common name is corn, and it is a major staple in our worlds food source. Yes, corn has inflorescence flowers, generally male varieties. ... Yes, it is a monocot (grass) , but it has flowers and makes pollen/sets seeds.
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Azaleas vs Rhododendrons All azaleas are Rhododendrons but not all Rhododendrons are azaleas. Most Azaleas are deciduous, but true Rhododendrons are usually evergreen. Azaleas have funnel shaped flowers.
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Hydrangea are angiosperms, which are flowering plants. Di" means "two," and dicot means the plants, including hydrangeas, begin life with two leaves or cotyledons.
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Bulb Flowers All bulbs planted in the home garden are capable of flowering, even if some, like garlic (Allium sativum) are grown for their bulb rather than bloom. ... By the time blooms fade, they have almost always been fertilized, and if left on the plant they will eventually produce seeds.
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Its round yellow center smiles at us like the sun, giving the flower its name—daisy, or “day's eye.” In the garden, perennial daisies can carry a bed all by themselves or make a great filler. ... A single plant of vivid painted daisies or a clump of icy white Shastas can make the color of neighboring plants come alive.
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Cone-shaped flowers resemble daisies, but have drooping petals and large centers. Three different plant groups -- Echinacea, Ratibida and Rudbeckia -- all feature these distinctive blooms. Numerous other flowers also have blossoms that are casually described as cone-shaped.
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The male tree produces flowers and the female 'flowers' have no petals (which is called apetalous). It's the female tree that produces our wonderful pistachio nut.
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Answer: All daffodils are members of the genus Narcissus. ... In other words, daffodil is the official common name for ANY of the plants that fall into the genus Narcissus. So, if the plant is considered a Narcissus, it also is considered a daffodil as well. Several dozen species of daffodils are in the genus Narcissus.
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Dandelions aren't poisonous, nor so invasive they are destroying native plants, so not pernicious weeds. So they are classed as weeds if someone doesn't like them. “A weed is any plant out of place.”