An iris is a flower with three colored petal-like structures located at the base of the flower and three colored petals just above them. What are the petal-like structures?
A) immature fruits
B) ordinary leaves
C) structures designed to assist in wind pollination
D) modified sepals
E) flower buds

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The petal-like structures at the base of an iris flower are modified sepals, known as sepals in the context of flower anatomy. These structures are not true petals but serve a similar aesthetic function and are collectively referred to as the calyx.

An Iris Is a Flower with Three Colored Petal-Like Structures