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Revision as of 15:56, 5 April 2006
Petal
1. a whorl (whorled) of structures that surround the inner reproductive organs of a flower. Together they are called the corolla. They often attract insects by color or nectar, facilitating pollination.
a picture of the structure of a flower petal
A Hibiscus plant with white petals.
Source: http://www.usbg.gov/