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Write the floral formula of an actinomorphic, bisexual, hypogynous flower with five united sepals, five free petals, five free stamens and two united carples with superior ovary and axile placentation.

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Solution: 

The floral formula of the described flower can be represented as:

floral formula

Actinomorphic flowers are represented by the symbolActinomorphic flowers .

 A bisexual flower is indicated by bisexual flower .

The calyx contains five united sepals which can be represented as K(5).

The corolla consists of five free petals and it is represented as C5.

The androecium consists of five free stamens and is represented by A5

The gynoecium consists of a superior ovary with two united carpels and axile placentation, which can be represented as gynoecium


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