Learn Parts of a Flower
From pistil to stamen, learn the parts of a flower in this course, which includes images!
12 free flashcards · by Ben · Math & Science / Plants
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What you'll learn in Parts of a Flower
- Often colorful, leaf-like structures that attract pollinators. — Petals
- Female reproductive organ composed of stigma, style, and ovary. — Pistil
- Sticky surface that captures and holds pollen grains. — Stigma
- Narrow tube that connects the pollen-receiving surface to the ovary. — Style
- Enlarged basal structure that houses and protects developing reproductive cells. — Ovary
- Structures inside the ovary that develop into seeds after fertilization. — Ovules
- Male reproductive organ composed of pollen-bearing and supporting structures. — Stamen
- Produces and releases pollen grains containing male gametes. — Anther
- Slender stalk that supports the pollen-producing structure. — Filament
- Thickened part of the stem where floral organs are attached. — Receptacle
- Leaf-like outer structure that protects the flower bud before it opens. — Sepal
- Small stalk that attaches the flower to the main plant stem. — Pedicel
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