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Explain the different types of floral symmetry.

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Solution:

  1. Actinomorphic (Radial Symmetry):
  • Flower can be divided into two equal halves by any vertical plane passing through center
  • Also called regular or polysymmetric
  • Symbol: ⊕ or ✱
  • Example: Mustard, datura, china rose
  1. Zygomorphic (Bilateral Symmetry):
  • Flower can be divided into two equal halves by only one vertical plane
  • Also called irregular or monosymmetric
  • Symbol: %
  • Example: Pea, gulmohar, Cassia, snapdragon
  1. Asymmetric:
  • Flower cannot be divided into two equal halves by any vertical plane
  • Irregular in all respects
  • Example: Canna

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