The perianth in the family Gramineae (Poaceae | vedclass

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(B) In the family $Gramineae$ (also known as $Poaceae$),the flowers are highly reduced. The perianth is represented by small,scale-like structures kno

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Lodicules

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(B) In the family $Gramineae$ (also known as $Poaceae$),the flowers are highly reduced. The perianth is represented by small,scale-like structures known as $Lodicules$. These structures are considered to be modified tepals. During anthesis,the $Lodicules$ swell by absorbing water,which pushes the lemma and palea apart,allowing the stamens and stigma to emerge for pollination.

The perianth in the family $Gramineae$ (Poaceae) is called ..........

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