Parts of a Flower Flashcards

What is the male part of the flower where sperm (pollen) are produced?

What part of the flower supports the anther?

What structure encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop?

What develops within the ovary and contains the female gametophyte?

What are the often colorful parts of a flower that attract pollinators?

What is the function of the sepal?

What is the pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower called?

What is the top part of the central female part of a flower where pollen is received?

What is the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of?

What term describes the flower stem?

What is the base of a flower that attaches the floral organs?

What is the elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma called?

Flower Structure and Functions

Anther: Male reproductive part, site of pollen (sperm) production through meiosis.
Filament: Support structure for the anther, helping to position it for effective pollen dispersal.
Ovary: Encloses and protects ovules as they develop into seeds within the flower.
Ovule: Contains the female gametophyte, developing inside the ovary and leading to seed formation.

Flower Components

Petal: Modified leaf, usually colorful, attracting pollinators like insects.
Sepal: Protective modified leaf covering the flower bud before it blooms; guards against damage.
Stamen: The collective male part of the flower made up of the anther and filament; responsible for pollen production.
Stigma: Top part of the ovary, receptive surface for pollen during fertilization.

Female Reproductive Structure

Pistil: Female part of the flower, consisting of the ovary, style, and stigma, integral for reproduction.
Style: The slender part connecting the ovary to the stigma, facilitating pollen tube growth.

Additional Flower Structures

Peduncle: The stem of the flower, supporting the entire structure and connecting it to the plant.
Receptacle: The thickened part of the stem where floral organs are attached; plays a key role in flower formation.

Other Relevant Terms

Pollen: Fine powder containing male gametes, essential for the fertilization process in seed-producing plants.

Test your knowledge of flower anatomy with these flashcards. Each card introduces key terms such as anther, filament, ovary, and ovule, providing definitions for each component. Perfect for students studying botany and plant biology.