List common examples of bisexual flowers

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Bisexual flowers, also called perfect flowers or hermaphroditic flowers, contain both the male (stamens) and female (carpels) reproductive organs in the same flower. These structures enable both pollen production and ovule fertilization within one blossom.

Hibiscus (China rose) — Common example used in school labs.
Rose (Rosa indica) — Each flower has stamens and pistils.
Mustard (Brassica campestris) — Key crop with complete bisexual flowers.
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) — Bisexual flowers that self-pollinate.
Lily (Lilium) — Distinct, easily visible male and female parts.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) — Each floret of the composite head is bisexual.
Pea (Pisum sativum) — Exhibits enclosed bisexual flowers promoting self-pollination.

Note: In contrast, plants such as papaya, cucumber, and corn produce unisexual flowers (either male or female only).

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