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10 Examples of Angiosperms

September 10, 2023
written by Sidra Batool

Angiosperms are a group of plants that produce seeds enclosed within a protective structure called a fruit. They are also known as flowering plants. Roses, Wheat, Dandelion, and apples are some examples of angiosperms.

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Examples of Angiosperms

Here are 10 Examples of Angiosperms:

1.    Rose (Rosa spp.) 

Rose is a most common example of angiosperm. It is flowering plant with fragrant and colorful flowers. The seeds are enclosed within an accessory fruit called a rose hip.

2.    Apple Tree (Malus domestica) 

Apple Tree is also angiosperm plant. It is a deciduous tree that produces edible fruits known as apples. The seeds are enclosed within the apple’s core.

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) 

Sunflower is tall, annual angiosperm plant with large, yellow flowers. The seeds are enclosed within the flower’s center.

3.    Wheat (Triticum spp.) 

A cereal grain that is grown for its edible seeds. The seeds develop inside the wheat head, which is a type of fruiting structure.

4.    Tomato Plant (Solanum lycopersicum) 

Tomato Plant is An herbaceous angiosperm plant that produces edible fruits known as tomatoes. The seeds are enclosed within the fleshy fruit.

5.    Lily (Lilium spp.) 

A flowering plant with showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. The seeds are enclosed within a capsule-like structure.

6.    Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) 

A weedy plant with yellow flowers. The seeds are dispersed by wind, and they have a parachute-like structure that helps them float away.

7.    Marigold (Tagetes spp.) 

A flowering plant with bright orange or yellow flowers. The seeds are enclosed within a dry, seed capsule.

8.    Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) 

A legume plant that produces edible pods. The seeds are enclosed within the pods.

9.    Rice (Oryza sativa) 

A cereal grain that is grown for its edible seeds. The seeds develop inside the rice husk, which is a type of fruiting structure.

10. Corn (Zea mays) 

A cereal grain that is grown for its edible kernels. Each kernel is a seed enclosed within the corn’s husk, which is a type of fruit.

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