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Question
Describe the characteristic features of wind pollinated flowers.
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Solution
(b) Characteristics of wind pollinated flowers
i. It shows compact inflorescence
ii. It has well exposed stamens.
iii. The plants produce large quantity of pollens
iv. The pollens are dry and unwettable
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