Floral axis

The floral axis can differ in form depending on the type of plant.

The floral axis is also useful for identifying the type of symmetry that a flower exhibits.

[6] The floral axis acts much like a modified stem and births the organs that are attached to it.

For instance, with dicotyledons, the floral axis acts as a nectary, while that is not the case with monocotyledons.

For example, in the plant Hibiscus, the floral axis is able to proliferate and produce fruit, rendering processes like self pollination unnecessary.

A typical example of a floral diagram. The floral axis (receptacle) is the circle in the middle, surrounded by staminodes, petals, and sepals. The main axis is the circle at the top of the diagram [ 2 ]
A diagram of a flower showing the different organs and their placement on the flower.