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Why are sepals and petals referred to as "accessory parts" (of the plant)?

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They are not really needed to be able to reproduce offspring.
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The calyx and corolla together compose the perianth. The sepals and petals are accessory parts or sterile appendages; though they protect the flower buds and attract pollinators, they aren't directly involved with sexual reproduction.


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