FLOWERS SAMMIE MCKENZIE ANTHONY PEGRAM ARIANNA GONZALEZ AUGGIE

Location v The flower is located on top of the pedicel. v Flowers are

Functions v Flowers are the reproductive structures of a flowering plant. § The insect

Functions v Flowers can also be used for the identification of plants v The

Vocabulary Pistil – Central female organ of the flower. It is generally bowling-pin shaped

Other Facts v. In 17 th Century Holland, Tulip bulbs were more valuable than

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FLOWERS SAMMIE MCKENZIE ANTHONY PEGRAM ARIANNA GONZALEZ AUGGIE FISHER JULIA MACDONALD DARRYL CHAMBERLIN

Location v The flower is located on top of the pedicel. v Flowers are usually found on top of the stem to attract pollinators. v They do this by showing off their fragrance and color. v Pollination plays an important role in the reproductive system.

Functions v Flowers are the reproductive structures of a flowering plant. § The insect lands on the flower § Brushes against the anthers and gets a dusting of pollen § Travels to next flower for more nectar, and leaves some pollen behind. § Pollen travels down the pistil in a thin tube down to the ovule. § Fertilization occurs when the male pollen and female ovule combine. § New seed forms.

Functions v Flowers can also be used for the identification of plants v The number of petals on a flower can help determine whether a plan is a dicot or monocot v Flowering plants can also be identified by: color, shape of corolla, breadth of corolla, the position of the flower, and whether or not the flower is spurred

Vocabulary Pistil – Central female organ of the flower. It is generally bowling-pin shaped and located in the center of the flower. Stigma – Receives pollen, typically flattened and sticky Style – Connective tissues between stigma and ovary Ovary – Contains ovules or embryo sacs Ovules – Unfertilized, immature seeds Stamen – Male flower organ Anthers – Pollen-producing Petals – Usually colorful petal-like structures making up the “flower”, collectively called the corolla. They may contain perfume and nectar glands. Receptacle – Base of the flower

Other Facts v. In 17 th Century Holland, Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold! The flower symbolized immortality, life and love. v. The lotus was considered a sacred flower by ancient Egyptians and was used in burial rituals. v The largest flower in the world is the titan arums, which produce flowers 10 feet high and 3 feet wide. v. Gas plants produce a clear gas on humid, warm nights. This gas is said to be ignitable with a lit match.