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Petal

/PET-ul/
🌸 Flower Parts Basic

An individual segment of the corolla, typically brightly colored to attract pollinators. Petals are modified leaves that form the inner whorl of the perianth, surrounding the reproductive organs.

Etymology

From Greek petalon, meaning "leaf, thin plate."

Example

Cherry blossoms have five delicate pink petals that fall like confetti.

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