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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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