Flower Parts and Functions

Petals Usually bright in color, scented and may produce nectar (a sugary solution) to attract pollinating insects. Petals Usually bright in color, scented and may produce nectar (a sugary solution) to attract pollinating insects.

Anther Contains pollen sacs filled with pollen grains. Each pollen grain contains a male nucleus (gamete). Anther Contains pollen sacs filled with pollen grains. Each pollen grain contains a male nucleus (gamete).

Filament The thread-like structure that holds anther in best position to release pollen grains. Filament The thread-like structure that holds anther in best position to release pollen grains.

Stigma A platform with a sticky surface on which the pollen grains land. Stigma A platform with a sticky surface on which the pollen grains land.

Style A hollow structure that holds the stigma in the best position to receive pollen grains. Style A hollow structure that holds the stigma in the best position to receive pollen grains.

Ovary 1- Contains ovules (female gametes). 2- Develops into a fruit after fertilization. Ovary 1- Contains ovules (female gametes). 2- Develops into a fruit after fertilization.

Ovules 1- Contains the female nucleus (gametes). 2- Fuses with the male nucleus to form the seed. Ovules 1- Contains the female nucleus (gametes). 2- Fuses with the male nucleus to form the seed.

Sepals Green in color, they protect the flower bud. Sepals Green in color, they protect the flower bud.

Stamen The male part of the flower (anther and filament). Stamen The male part of the flower (anther and filament).

Carpel The female part of the flower (stigma, style, and the ovary). Carpel The female part of the flower (stigma, style, and the ovary).

Label the Parts stigma style ovary ovules sepal petal filament anther carpel stamen Pollen