Difference between Flower and Bud
Key Difference: Flower refers to a part of the plant that contains the reproductive organs. It is often surrounded by colorful petals and sepals. Bud refers to an elementary stage of a leaf and flower. It occurs as a small auxiliary or terminal protuberance (stem) on a plant.
include("ad4th.php"); ?>A flower is a part of the plant that generally contains the reproductive organs. Sometimes, a flower is also known as a bloom or blossom. A flower is usually recognized by its petals and sepals. It is generally placed at or towards the extremities of the branches. All flowers have female and male parts. Carpel is the name used to denote a female part, whereas stamen is used to denote a male part of the flower. Flowers have various uses. They are beautiful and most of them smell divine. Some of the flowers are edible, and thus can be used in cooking.
Bud refers to an elementary stage of a leaf and flower. It occurs as a small auxiliary or terminal protuberance (stem) on a plant. A bud may remain in same formation for some time or it may also shoot immediately. Buds are usually protected by a covering of scales which are the modified leaves. During the growth of a bud, these scales may enlarge or drop off. Bud parts can be divided into -
Bud Primordium: Meristematic tissue that develops a lateral bud or shoot.
Flower Primordium: Meristematic tissue that develops a flower.
Leaf Primordium: Meristematic tissue that develops a leaf.
Promeristem: Apical growing or meristematic tissue that develops other bud parts.
Scale: Protective leaf on outside of bud.
( Meristematic tissues are the cells or group of cells that have the ability to divide)
Comparison between Flower and Bud:
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Flower |
Bud |
Definition |
A flower is a part of a plant that generally contains the reproductive organs. Sometimes, a flower is also known as a bloom or blossom. |
Bud refers to an elementary stage of a leaf and flower. It occurs as a small auxiliary or terminal protuberance (stem) on a plant. |
Types |
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Origin |
From Old French flor "flower, blossom; heyday, prime; fine flour; elite; innocence, virginity" |
Unknown Origin; perhaps from Old French boter "push forward, thrust" |
Examples |
Rose, Sunflower, Orchid, Rose. |
Flower buds of the Marsh Marigold, Poplar Buds, etc. |
Image Courtesy: biology-innovation.co.uk, en.wikipedia.org
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