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flower anatomy
well flower anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sepal | protection for the flower and support for the petals when in bloom |
| petal | attracts insects and mammals to the flower for pollination |
| filament | hold up the anther |
| anther | produces pollen grains |
| stamen | male part of a flower |
| stigma | catches pollen |
| style | connects the stigma to the ovary |
| ovary | stores the ovule or ovules |
| carpel (pistil) | female part of a flower |
| ovule | contains the embryo sac |