Explain the structure of a typical flower with the help of a diagram.

Explanation: A flower is a reproductive structure found in flowering plants. A typical flower consists of the following parts:

(1) Stalk - The part to which a flower is attached to the branch is called stalk.

(2) Sepals- Small, green colored leaf shaped structures found on the outer part of the flower are called sepals. They are considered modified leaves. They protect the flower when they are in the bud stage and support the petals when they bloom.

(3) Petals- Petals are coloured, modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of the flower. They are brightly coloured or unusually shaped to attract insects for pollination.

(4) Stamen- Stamen is the pollen-producing, male reproductive part of a flower. The stamens usually consist of a long slender stalk, filament, with feathers at the ends.

(5) Pistil - pistil is the ovule producer, female reproductive organ of a flower. It is the innermost part of a flower. The pistil consists of three parts: stigma, style, ovary.

Final Answer: A flower is a reproductive structure found in flowering plants. A typical flower consists of the following parts:

Stalk

Sepal

Petal

Stamen

Pistil