3.3.42 - Flower Structure Flashcards
What are seeds?
fertilized eggs of plants
Where are they present?
In gymnosperms and angiosperms
Seeds must what?
disperse (scatter)
What do seeds need to grow?
moisture and sunlight
Can seeds grow under a tree?
No
What are the mechanisms for seed dispersal in angiosperms?
wind (dandelion seeds), animals (eating fruit that carries seeds), burrs that stick to animals, floating seeds
What is the sepal of a flower?
The green leaves on the outside of the bud that eventually grow outward
What are the petals of a flower?
The main part of the flower, the part that attracts bees,
What are the stamens of a flower?
The male reproductive structures (the stems that have pollen on them)
What is the anther of a flower?
The cap on the tip of the stamen stem.
What are the microsporangium of a flower?
The pollin (circles on the anther)
