Floral formula is a shorthand representation of the floral structure of a plant. It is composed of symbols that represent the different parts of the flower, such as the sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels. Here are the floral formulae of the Flamboyant (Delonix), Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia), and Rattle box (Crotalaria) flowers:
1) Flamboyant (Delonix): K (5), C (5), A∞, G (1)
Explanation: K (5) represents the 5 sepals, C (5) represents the 5 petals, A∞ represents an indefinite number of stamens, and G (1) represents the 1 carpel.
2) Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia): K (5), C (5), A∞, G (1)
Explanation: K (5) represents the 5 sepals, C (5) represents the 5 petals, A∞ represents an indefinite number of stamens, and G (1) represents the 1 carpel.
3) Rattle box (Crotalaria): K (5), C (5), A 5+5, G (1)
Explanation: K (5) represents the 5 sepals, C (5) represents the 5 petals, A 5+5 represents 5 longer stamens and 5 shorter stamens fused at their bases, and G (1) represents the 1 carpel.
