Terälehdestä

Terälehdestä is a Finnish term that translates to "petal" in English. It refers to the individual segments that make up the corolla of a flower. Petals are typically the most visually striking part of a flower, often brightly colored, and their primary function is to attract pollinators such as insects and birds. The shape, size, color, and arrangement of petals can vary greatly among different plant species, contributing to the diversity of floral appearances.

In botanical terms, petals are modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of a flower, the pistil and stamens. They are usually located inside the sepals, which form the outermost whorl of the flower. While most petals are conspicuous and colorful, some species have reduced or absent petals, relying on other floral structures for attraction. The study of petals, their morphology, and their evolutionary significance is a part of botany. The arrangement and number of petals can also be important characteristics used in plant classification.