Why are sepals and petals referred to as "accessory parts" (of the plant)?
They are not really needed to be able to reproduce offspring.
The calyx and corolla together compose the perianth. The sepals and petals are accessory parts or sterile appendages; though they protect the flower buds and attract pollinators, they aren't directly involved with sexual reproduction.
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