Parts of a Flower

Stamen

• Female part of the flower

• Male part of the flower

• Part of the leaf

• Root structure of the plant

Sepal

• A leaf-like structure that encloses the bud of a flower.

• A type of flower petal that attracts pollinators.

• The stem of a plant that supports the flower.

• A root structure that absorbs nutrients from the soil.

Pollen

• The tiny granules that contain the male part of seed plants.

• The female reproductive part of flowering plants.

• A type of seed that grows into a new plant.

• A substance used for fertilizing soil.

Filament

• Supports the anther

• Transports water to the leaves

• Absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

• Stores nutrients for the plant

Pistil

• Male part of the flower

• Female part of the flower

• Part of the stem

• Leaf structure of the plant

Style

• The stalk of a flower's carpel, with the ovary at the base and the stigma at the top.

• The colorful part of a flower that attracts pollinators.

• The part of the flower that produces pollen.

• The leaf-like structures that protect the flower bud.

Ovary

• A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop.

• A part of the plant responsible for photosynthesis.

• The male reproductive organ of a flower.

• A structure that attracts pollinators with its color and scent.

Petal

• A modified leaf of a flowering plant; petals are the often colorful parts of a flower that advertise it to insects and other pollinators.

• The reproductive part of a flower that produces seeds.

• The green part of a plant that conducts photosynthesis.

• A type of fruit that develops from the ovary of a flower.

Stigma

• The male part of a flower

• A type of leaf structure

• Female part of a flower found at the top of a style

• A reproductive organ in animals

Anther

• The part of a stamen that contains the pollen.

• A type of flower that attracts bees.

• The structure that supports the petals of a flower.

• The root system of a plant.