Multiple choice Which of the following statements is incorrect? Petals are brightly coloured to attract birds and insects. Androecium is the male reproductive part of a flower. Petiole attach the leaves to the plant stem. Lamina is the protective covering of the bud. Veinlets are the thin lines on the leaves of a plant. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The wide, flat, green portion of the leaf is called the lamina or the leaf blade.