Multiple choice The tip of the floral axis on which the floral leaves are attached is the: pedicel peduncle thalamus sessile Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Thalamus (receptacle) is the tip of floral axis where sepals, petals, stamens and carpels attach. Pedicel is flower stalk, peduncle is inflorescence stalk, sessile means stalkless.