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Nonessential floral organs in a flowers are

A

sepals and petals

B

anther and ovary

C

stigma and filament

D

petals only.

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Anther and filament are the parts of male reproductive organ of flower called stamen whereas stigma, style and ovary are parts of female reproductive organ of flower called carpel. They are called essential floral organs. Sepals and petals are accessory or non-essential floral organs as they have only supportive role.
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