Individual flowers are tetramerous, with a four-lobed epicalyx and calyx and a four-lobed corolla. Each flower has 3 narrow epicalyx bracts. The epicalyx is formed by many leafy scales. For epicalyx/calyculus, the letter "k" is used. "Fragaria" (strawberries) may or may not have an epicalyx. A series of bracts subtending the calyx (see below) is an epicalyx. An epicalyx is present, which is a series of subtending bracts that resemble sepals.