Flower Reproduction
Purpose Site of sexual reproduction
Terms Stigma- Top of the female part of the flower that attracts pollen (sticky) Style- Long tube going from the stigma to the ovary Ovary- Where the eggs (ovule) are Pistil- Female flower that includes the stigma, style and ovary Petals- Colorful anatomy to attract pollinators Receptacle- Bottom/base of flower
Terms Continued Corolla- Group of petals Sepals- Green protective structure around the flower bud Calyx- Group of sepals Anther- Structure that holds pollen Filament- Long hollow tube that supports the anther Stamen- Male parts including anther and filament
Terms Continued Pollen- Male sex cell (sperm) Egg/Ovule- Female sex cell Cross Pollination- Pollen from one flower lands on the stigma of another flower Self Pollination- Pollen from a flower lands on the stigma of the same flower
Flower Parts Petals (Corolla) Stigma Style Ovary Ovule Receptacle Sepals (Caylx) Filament Anther
Female Structure Pistil
Male Structure Stamen