Flower Anatomy

The purpose of the flower is to...

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

The male part of the flower is called the...

• Pistil

• Stamen

• Staminate

• Petal

Colorful, leaf-like structures that often attract animals and insects are called...

• Sepals

• Ovaries

• Petals

• Stigmas

A Complete Flower has what 4 parts?

• Sepals

• Corolla

• Stamens

• Petals

• Pistils

Which of the following statements is TRUE about monoecious (monocot) flowers?

• Monoecious plants possess flowers in multiple of 4 or 5.

• Monoecious flowers are better at reproducing.

• Monoecious flowers have male and female flowers on separate plants.

• Monoecious flowers have male and female flowers on one plant.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

If the last flower to open is terminal on the main axis and the progression of flowering is inward or upward, the inflorescence is classified as...

What is an incomplete flower?

• A flower that has neither male, nor female parts.

• A flower that is missing sepals, petals, pistils, or stamens.

• A flower that has both male or female parts.

• A flower that has sepals, petals, pistils, and stamens.

What is inflorescence?

• Solitary Flowers

• Main stems of the plant

• Incomplete flowers

• Flower clusters

If the first flower to open is at the apex of the stem and the progression of flowering is downward and outward, then the inflorescence is classified as...

What 3 parts make up the Stamen?

• Pollen

• Filament

• Ovary

• Stigma

• Anther