Explain Floral formula.

Explanation

1. The floral formula is represented by some symbols of floral parts.
2. In the floral formula:
a. Br stands for bracteate, Ebr for ebracteate (Bracts absent)
b. Brl stands for bracteolate, Ebrl for ebracteolate (Bracteoles absent)
c. `oplus` stands for actinomorphic, % for zygomorphic.
d. `overset(uarr) O` for male, `overset(O)+` for female and `overset(uarr)underset(+)O` for bisexual flower.
e. K stands for calyx, C for corolla.
f. A for androecium and G for gynoecium.
g. G stands for superior ovary and `bar (G)` for inferior ovary and G-for half inferior or half superior.
3. Floral formula also indicates the number of free or united (within brackets) members of the corresponding whorl as subscript of the respective symbol.
4. It also shows cohesion (union among similar members) and adhesion (union between dissimilar members).