It is sometimes found convenient to describe a FLOWER by a simple and concise for­mula known as the floral formula. In this formula K represents calyx, C=corolla, P= perianth, A=androccium, G=Gynoecium.

It is sometimes found convenient to describe a flower by a simple and concise for­mula known as the floral formula. In this formula K represents calyx, C=corolla, P= perianth, A=androccium, G=Gynoecium.The number of members of a whorl is written after the symbol for a whorl, ∞ SIGNIFIES a large and indefinite number. If the members are present in different whorls, the different whorls are written separately with a + sign between them.

It is sometimes found convenient to describe a flower by a simple and concise for­mula known as the floral formula. In this formula K represents calyx, C=corolla, P= perianth, A=androccium, G=Gynoecium.The number of members of a whorl is written after the symbol for a whorl, ∞ signifies a large and indefinite number. If the members are present in different whorls, the different whorls are written separately with a + sign between them.Thus, A2+2 means androecium of four stamens in two whorls of two each. When members are united (cohesion), the number is placed within first BRACKETS. Adhesion is expressed by a line JOINING the two whorls.

It is sometimes found convenient to describe a flower by a simple and concise for­mula known as the floral formula. In this formula K represents calyx, C=corolla, P= perianth, A=androccium, G=Gynoecium.The number of members of a whorl is written after the symbol for a whorl, ∞ signifies a large and indefinite number. If the members are present in different whorls, the different whorls are written separately with a + sign between them.Thus, A2+2 means androecium of four stamens in two whorls of two each. When members are united (cohesion), the number is placed within first brackets. Adhesion is expressed by a line joining the two whorls.Superior or inferior POSITION of gynoecium is denoted by a line below or above it. A male flower is signified by the