Question

Give the floral adaptations for anemophily.

Answer 1

1. Flowers are small, numerous, inconspicuous and not showy.
2. Inflorescence or flowers may be pendent so that they may swing.
3. Stamens possess long filaments and anthers are versatile.
4. Pollen grains are smooth, dry and light in weight.
5. Flowers bear well-exposed stamens so that they can be easily dispersed by wind currents.
6. Pollen grains are produced in large numbers to compensate for their wastage.
7. To catch pollen grains, the stigmas become sticky, hairy, feathery or branched.
8. Flowers are devoid of scent, nectar, etc.
9. In unisexual flowers, male flowers are more than female flowers and are situated at higher levels.