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Parts of a flower
Parts of a flower 6L 1.1
Term | Definition |
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petals | colorful structures of a flower that are used to attract pollinators |
sepals | green petal-like parts at the base of the flower. |
stamen | male reproductive part of a flower. |
anther | carry the pollen and are usually yellow in color. |
filament | thread like structures that hold up the anthers |
pistil | the female reproductive part of a flower where pollination takes place. |
stigma | the sticky part at the top of the pistil that “grabs” or traps the pollen. |
style | the tube-like structure that holds up the stigma. |
ovary | bottom portion of the pistil that contains ovules |
ovule | becomes the seed of the fruit |