Parts of a Flower

Pistil

• Made up of the stigma, style, and ovary.

• The male reproductive part of a flower.

• A type of leaf structure in plants.

• The outer protective layer of a flower.

Petal

• A colorful, thin structure that surrounds the flower and produces a scent.

• A part of the plant that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

• The reproductive part of the flower that produces seeds.

• A green structure that supports the flower and leaves.

Receptacle

• thickened part of the flower stalk where all of the floral parts are attached

• the outermost whorl of a flower, usually green

• the part of the flower that develops into fruit

• the structure that supports the anthers in a flower

Sepal

• Leaf-like structure that protects the bud.

• Part of the flower that attracts pollinators.

• The main stem of the plant.

• A type of root structure.

Stigma

• Sticky surface where pollen lands and germinates.

• Part of the flower that produces nectar.

• The outer layer of the flower petals.

• A type of seed dispersal mechanism.

Stamen

• The anther and the filament.

• The stigma and the style.

• The petal and the sepal.

• The ovary and the ovule.

Function of Pistil

• Made up of the stigma, style, and ovary.

• Responsible for photosynthesis in plants.

• Helps in the reproduction of male gametes.

• Acts as a protective layer for the seeds.

Function of Stamen

• The stamen is made up of the anther and filament.

• The stamen is responsible for photosynthesis.

• The stamen helps in the absorption of water.

• The stamen is involved in the production of seeds.

Function of Petals

• The colorful part that produces a scent.

• The green part that supports the flower.

• The structure that attracts pollinators with its nectar.

• The part that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

Ovule

• Outer layer protecting the ovary.

• Inner layer of the ovary.

• Structure that produces pollen.

• Part of the flower that attracts pollinators.