Multiple choice

If the staminate whorl is lacking in the flower, the flower is called ______.

  1. pistillate

  2. staminodes

  3. staminate

  4. neuter

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A flower lacking stamens (male parts) is called pistillate or female. Staminate flowers have only stamens. Staminodes are sterile, non-functional stamens. Neuter flowers lack both stamens and carpels.