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Flower Parts
Parts of the Flower
Term | Definition |
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Flower | seed-bearing part of plant that contains reproductive organs |
Petal | Modified leaf that surrounds the reproductive organs of a plant |
Sepal | Modified leaves that encase a developing flower |
Stamen | The male reproductive part of the flower |
Anther | The tip of the stamen that produces pollen |
Pollen | A grain that contains & protects the male reproductive cell of the plant |
Pistil | The female reproductive structure of the plant |
Ovary | The bottom portion of the pistil that surrounds the ovule and makes the unfertilized seed. |
Ovule | Contains the unfertilized seed and if the plant is fertilized then the egg will develop into the seed of the plant |
Stigma | The female part of the plant that receives the pollen. |
Style | The female reproductive part of the plant that connects the style to the ovary |