A named wind-pollinated flower
Corn/maize, wheat, guinea corn, rice and any correctly named grass.
A named insect-pollinated flower
Okro, melon, pigeon pea, bean, tomato, pawpaw, mango, orange, plantain/banana.
WIND POLLINATED FLOWER | INSECT POLLINATED FLOWER |
Small/inconspicuous | Large/conspicuous |
Dull coloured/unattractive | Brightly colour/attractive |
Smooth/powdery pollen | Rough/spiky/sticky pollen |
Large number/numerous pollen | Fewer pollen |
Pendulous/feathery stigma | Erect and sticky stigma |
No scent/not sweet-smelling | Have scent/sweet-smelling |
No nectar | Secrete nectar |