Enumerate the characters of anemophilous flowers

Explanation

`**` The flowers are produced in pendulous , catkin - like or spike inflorescence.
`**` The axis of inflorescence elongates so that the flowers are brought well above the leaves
`**` The perianth is absent or highly reduced .
`**` The flowers are small, inconspicuous , not scented , do not secrete nectar.
`**` The stamens are numerous , filaments are long , exerted and versatile.
`**` Anthers produce enormous quantities of pollen grains compared to number of ovules available for pollination . They are minutes , light and dry so that they can be carried to long distance by wind .
`**` In some plants anthers burst violently and release the pollen into the air. Example : Utica .
`**` Stigmas are comparatively large , protruding , sometimes branched and feathery , adapted to catch the pollen grains . Generally single ovule is present.
`**` Plant produces flowers before the new leaves appear , so the pollen can be carried without hindrance of leaves.