parts+of+a+flower
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Parts of a flower
How plants reproduce
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Carpel or Pistil
• The carpel or pistil is the female part of a plant.
• It is made up of four parts:– Stigma– Style– Ovary– Ovule
• The ovary are where the seeds end up.
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Stamen
• The stamen is the male part of the flower.
• The stamen consists of two parts:– Anther– Filament
• Pollen grains are produced on the anther.
• Insects brush the anther and have pollen deposited on them.
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Receptacle
• This is what attaches the stalk to the flower.
• Sometimes, it becomes the fruit.
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Pedicel
• This is the flowers stem.
• Taller flowers are more likely to attract the bees attention.
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Sepal
• This forms part of the bud.
• It protects the flower.
• All the sepals form the Calyx
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Corolla
• Also known as the crown of petals.
• It is brightly coloured to attract the interest of passing insects.
• Ultra violet lines often guide bees further inside the petal.