Structures/functions of a flower
Structures & Functions
*Listed below: Structure - Function
Peduncle - Flower stalk
Receptacle - Part of flower stalk bearing the floral organs, at base of flower
Sepal - Leaf-like structures at flower base, protects young flower bud
Calyx - All the sepals together form the calyx
Petal - Located in and above the sepals, often large and Colorful, sometimes scented, sometimes producing nectar, often serve to attract pollinators to the plant
Corolla - All the petals together form the corolla
Stamen - Male part of the flower, consisting of the anther and filament, makes pollen grains
Filament - The stalk of the stamen which bears the anther
Anther - The pollen bearing portion of a stamen
Pollen - Grains containing the male gametes, Immature male gametophyte with a protective outer covering
Carpel/Pistil - Female part of the flower, Consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary
Stigma - Often sticky top of carpel, serves as a receptive surface for pollen grains
Style - The stalk of a carpel, between the stigma and the ovary, through which the pollen tube grows
Ovary - Enlarged base of the carpel containing the ovule or ovules, The ovary matures to become a fruit
Ovule - Located in the ovaries, Carries female gametes, Ovules become seeds on fertilization
*Listed below: Structure - Function
Peduncle - Flower stalk
Receptacle - Part of flower stalk bearing the floral organs, at base of flower
Sepal - Leaf-like structures at flower base, protects young flower bud
Calyx - All the sepals together form the calyx
Petal - Located in and above the sepals, often large and Colorful, sometimes scented, sometimes producing nectar, often serve to attract pollinators to the plant
Corolla - All the petals together form the corolla
Stamen - Male part of the flower, consisting of the anther and filament, makes pollen grains
Filament - The stalk of the stamen which bears the anther
Anther - The pollen bearing portion of a stamen
Pollen - Grains containing the male gametes, Immature male gametophyte with a protective outer covering
Carpel/Pistil - Female part of the flower, Consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary
Stigma - Often sticky top of carpel, serves as a receptive surface for pollen grains
Style - The stalk of a carpel, between the stigma and the ovary, through which the pollen tube grows
Ovary - Enlarged base of the carpel containing the ovule or ovules, The ovary matures to become a fruit
Ovule - Located in the ovaries, Carries female gametes, Ovules become seeds on fertilization