Which of the statements below is not characteristic of wind-pollinated flowers?

  • A Stigmas are usually large and feathery
  • B Nectary is usually absent
  • C The pollen grains have rough spiny surfaces
  • D The flowers are not scented.
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The correct answer is C. The pollen grains have rough spiny surfaces

Wind-pollinated flowers:

No bright colors, special odors, or nectar.

Small.

Most have no petals.

Stamens and stigmas exposed to air currents.

Large amount of pollen.

Pollen smooth, light, easily airborne.

Stigma feathery to catch pollen from wind.

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