Sepals are the outer leaves surrounding the base of the flower. The sepals make up the calyx of the carnation flower.

How many petals does a carnation have?

The single carnation flowers, also known as Dianthus caryophyllus, boast five petals, which vary in hue from white to pink and purple.

How many sepals does a flower have?

The flowers commonly possess three sepals, three petals, and three broad pollen-receptive stigma branches, under which the pollen-producing anthers are hidden. These flower parts are located above the ovary (inferior ovary), which consists of three carpels unified into a single pistil.