Petals

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Petal 1. a whorl (whorled) of structures that surround the inner reproductive organs of a flower. Together they are called the corolla. They often attract insects by color or nectar, facilitating pollination.

a picture of the structure of a flower petal Flower.gif

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A Hibiscus plant with white petals.

Source: http://www.usbg.gov/