A structure on the outermost part of a flower, appearing like a small leaf or a petal A group of sepals enclose the developing flower bud and later open when the flower is mature
Sepals are components of the calyx Located at the base of the flower, these modified leaves usually function as protection for the petals while in bud stage Occasionally, sepals will be colored, but they are usually green
One of the outer perianth segments, sometimes similar to a petal (e g tulips) but often green and leaf like Serrate -->
The outermost flower structures which usually enclose the other flower parts This part of the calyx is usually green, but can sometimes be brightly colored See drawing of flower parts
The petal-like structures just below the petals in some flowers Sepals may be the same or different color, the same or different size, and in the same plane or held reflexed, as compared to the petals In a single flower, all of the sepals taken together as a unit are called the calyx The corolla and calyx taken together are called the perianth