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Sepal
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the outermost part of a flower, typically green and leaf-like in appearance, protecting the flower bud before it opens
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Sepals play a crucial role in protecting the delicate flower bud from environmental stressors.
During pollination, sepals may change color or shape to attract pollinators like bees.
The sepals of some flowers remain fused together, forming a protective covering.
Botanists examine the number and arrangement of sepals to classify different plant species.
The sepals of the rose flower were tinged with pink, contrasting with its petals.
