What are the two main types of floral symmetry?

• A. Bilateral and Radial
• B. Circular and Linear
• C. Asymmetric and Radial
• D. Bilateral and Asymmetric

Answer: (A)

Flowers are categorized by symmetry into radial and bilateral forms. In radial symmetry, the flower can be divided into mirror-image halves by multiple planes that pass through the center, like a daisy. In bilateral symmetry, there is only one plane that creates mirror-image halves, giving left and right sides, as seen in many orchids and snapdragons. These two patterns capture the main ways flowers exhibit symmetry, while terms like circular or linear aren’t standard categories, and asymmetry isn’t one of the primary types.