Overview
The flower contains both male and female parts, wihch aid in pollination and the development of fruit. A perfect flower such as rose, lily, or dandelion, contains both the male and female parts of a plant.
Flowers are made up of important parts in order to reproduce.
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The petals of a flower
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Petal
The scented and colorful petals attract insects to the inside of the flower.
Pistils within a flower
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Pistil
The pistil, the female part of the flower, contains the stigma, style and ovary. The stigma exudes a sticky substance to catch the pollen, while the style decreases the chance of pollen contamination. The ovary, found at the bottom of the flower, bears the fruit.
The stamen
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Stamen
The stamen, the male part of the flower, contains the filament and the anther. The filament is located on top of the anther, which produces the pollen.
Sepal of a flower
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Sepal
The sepal is made up of small, green, leaf-like pieces that protect the bud of a flower before it blooms.
Stalk
The stalk supports the flower as it stands up to attract insects.
- Flower Parts
- Flower Anatomy
Keywords:
flower parts, pistil, stamen
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