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Understanding Flower Anatomy
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Words you will learn about: Anther n Filament n Ovary n Petals n Pistil n Pollen n Sepals n Stamen n Stigma n Style n
What Are the Parts of A Flower? n Flowers are the most obvious part of a plant n They are made of many important parts Courtesy of Mc. Graw Hill Publishers
Most flowers contain male and female parts.
Parts of a Flower n 1. Stamen – the male part of a flower; Made up of two parts: Filament – stalk of a stamen; Holds up the anther n Anther – sack-like portion containing the pollen n
Pollen – grain released by the flowers; Contains the sperm
Parts of a Flower n 2. Pistil – female part of the flower; Made up of three parts: Stigma – sticky organ which receives the pollen grains n Style – a rod shaped middle part; Similar to the stalk of the stamen n Ovary – swollen base containing the eggs or ovules n
Parts of a Flower n 3. Petals – the showy, colorful leaflike structures which often attract animals or insects for pollination
Parts of a Flower n 4. Sepals – beneath the petals; More leaf-like structures usually green in color n Protect the flower before it opens
Parts of a Flower Stigma Anther Stamen Style Filament Pistil Ovary Petals Sepals Ovule Pedicel Stem of the flower Receptacle Swollen base where are parts attach Courtesy of Mc. Graw Hill Publishers
