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∙ 14y agoUsually the petals are the colorfal/attractive part of a flower.
In most plants, this would be the flower; specifically, the petals.
The petals of a flower are collectively called the corolla.
Together, the petals of a flower are called a corolla. Also, the sepals as a group are called the calyx, and the corolla and the calyx together are called the perianth.
Petals are usually surrounded by sepals, which are usually photosynthetic (green) and support the petals from underneath. They may be slightly smaller than the petals, tiny, or even apparently absent; occasionally they may be larger and showier than the true flower petals.
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The flower you are describing is likely a "lilac" flower. Lilacs are known for their clusters of fragrant, five-petal purple flowers with long white stamen at the center.
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Papaya flowers typically have five petals. The petals are usually white and are arranged in a star shape.
The oil extracted from flower petals is called essential oil. It is concentrated and contains the natural fragrance and therapeutic properties of the flowers.
Euphorbia flower does not have petals.