The Reproductive Parts of a Flower

AGR 161: Unit C

Stolen From :Ann Morris, Science Advisory Teacher, PPEC, 15.5.02

Edited By: Jennifer Stewart

Flower Objectives

• Describe the functions of each part of the flower

The Reproductive Parts

Stamens

• The stamens are the male part of the flower.

• The plant makes pollen in the part of the stamen called the anther.

stamen anther

Stamens Continued

• Part of the stamen

• Produces and holds pollen

Anther

• Stalk that holds up the anther

Filament

The Stigma

• The stigma is the top of the female part of the flower.

• Pollen from another flower collects on the stigma’s sticky surface.

• Found at the end of the pistil

Pistil

• The female part of the flower

Style

• The neck of the pistil

• Part of the pistil that contains the ovules

The Ovary

The Ovary

• The ovary protects the ovules.

• Pollen travels to the ovules and fertilization takes place.

• Now the ovules will develop into seeds.

pollen

ovule ovary

Ovule

• The part of the flower in which the eggs are produced and seeds develop

3. these attract insects

4. where the pollen is made

1. pollen sticks to this

2. where the seeds grow

5. These protect the flower before it opens

Write the correct words in the boxes:stamens, stigma, petals, ovary, sepals

Write the correct words in the boxes:stamen, stigma, petals, ovary, ovules,

pollen, sepals, anther.6. The male part of the flower

9. This is where pollen is made

10. Insects carry this from flower to flower

7. These attract insects

8. This is the female part of the flower, which receives the pollen

12. These become seeds after fertilization

13. This is where the seeds will grow

11. These protect the flower before it opens

Excellent!