No, the petals are the ones being protected. The sepals are the protectors.
What protects young flowers and leaves? The petals do. They protect them from storms and insects.
to protect the petals inside it
to protect the petals inside it
to protect the petals inside it
Sepals protect the flower whilst the flower is developing from a bud. It also protects the ovary and supports petals.
The part of the flower that protects it before it opens is preferably called a sepal.
The calyx (which the sepals are the outer part of) protects the bud before it opens. The sepal allows the calyx to open and provides rigid support for the petals and reproductive organs of the flower.
Sepals protect the flower whilst the flower is developing from a bud. It also protects the ovary and supports petals
Euphorbia flower does not have petals.
The stamen of a tomato flower is located inside the petals. The petals of the tomato flower are attached to the pedicel, or stem.
Sepals protect the flower whilst the flower is developing from a bud. It also protects the ovary and supports petals.
Sepals protect the flower whilst the flower is developing from a bud.It also protects the ovary and supports petals.