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The Flower — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

4 concept maps of The Flower for ICSE Class 9 Biology, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Biology syllabus.

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A detailed labeled diagram of a typical bisexual angiosperm flower, showing all four floral whorls: calyx (sepals), corolla (petals), androecium (stamens), and gynoecium (pistil/carpels). Essential an
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Structure of a Bisexual Flower – Concept Overview

Structure of a Bisexual Flower – Concept Overview

The map in words

  • Bisexual Flower
    • Supporting Parts
      • Pedicel Stalk
      • Thalamus Receptacle
    • Calyx First Whorl
      • Sepals
      • Polysepalous or Gamosepalous
      • Function Protect Bud
    • Corolla Second Whorl
      • Petals
      • Polypetalous or Gamopetalous
      • Function Attract Insects
    • Androecium Third Whorl
      • Stamens Male Parts
      • Filament
      • Anther Four Pollen Sacs
      • Pollen Grains Male Gametes
    • Gynoecium Fourth Whorl
      • Carpels Female Parts
      • Stigma Landing Platform
      • Style Pollen Tube Passage
      • Ovary Contains Ovules
      • Ovule becomes Seed
      • Ovary becomes Fruit

Correct Classification of a Flower - Complete vs Bisexual

Correct Classification of a Flower - Complete vs Bisexual

The map in words

  • Examine a Flower
    • B
      • Yes: COMPLETE Flower
        • E
          • Yes: BISEXUAL Flower
            • J
          • Stamens only: G
          • Carpels only: H
          • Neither: I
      • No: INCOMPLETE Flower
        • K
  • Calyx
  • Androecium
  • Stamens
  • Male
  • Female
  • eg
  • is
  • can

Structure of a Bisexual Flower – Complete Overview

Structure of a Bisexual Flower – Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Bisexual Flower
    • Pedicel
      • Stalk supporting flower
      • Sessile if absent
    • Receptacle
      • Thalamus
      • Cup-shaped tip
    • Calyx
      • Sepals
      • Polysepalous free
      • Gamosepalous fused
      • Protects bud
      • Petaloid in Gul Mohur
    • Corolla
      • Petals
      • Polypetalous free
      • Gamopetalous fused
      • Attracts insects
    • Androecium
      • Stamens
      • Filament thread
      • Anther bilobed
      • 4 Pollen Sacs
      • Pollen Grains
      • Monadelphous
      • Diadelphous
      • Polyadelphous
    • Gynoecium
      • Carpels
      • Stigma top
      • Style middle
      • Ovary bottom
      • Ovules inside
      • Placenta

Flower structure and functions

Flower structure and functions

The map in words

  • Flower structure and functions
    • Flower as a specialized shoot
    • Pedicel and thalamus
    • Four floral whorls
    • Calyx
    • Corolla
    • Androecium
    • Gynoecium
    • Essential and non-essential parts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Flower for ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Key topics in The Flower include Structure of a Bisexual Flower, Complete, Incomplete, and Essential Parts, Calyx and Corolla, Androecium and Stamen Cohesion. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for The Flower show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The Flower connect: Structure of a Bisexual Flower – Concept Overview; Correct Classification of a Flower - Complete vs Bisexual. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The Flower for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on The Flower. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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