The thalamus in a flower, also known as the receptacle or torus, refers to the thickened part of the stem from which the flower organs grow. It is a modified stem with distinctive internodes and nodes, and it provides nutrients to the flower. The flowers structures develop at this point, and in some accessory fruits, the receptacle gives rise to the edible part of the fruit).
In summary, the thalamus in a flower is an essential part of the flowers structure, serving as the base from which the flower organs grow and providing nutrients to the flower.
