Flowers Flashcards

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What is another name for the male parts of the flower?

A

Stamen

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What is another name for the female parts of the flower?

A

Carpel/Pistil

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Name the Stamen.

A

ANTHER,
FILIMENT

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Name the Carpels/Pistils.

A

STIGMA
STYLE
OVARY

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5
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Name the other parts.

A

PETALS
SEPAL
NECTARINES
STEM
ROOTS

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Name the functions of each Stamen.

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ANTHER - contains pollen which will get stuck to insect or carried by wind.
FILIMENT - holds and supports the anther.

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Name the functions of each Carpel/Pistil

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STIGMA - is sticky and help collecting pollen.
STYLE - generates pollen tube and prevents uncompatible pollen from entering the ovary.
OVARY - contains the ovulues which are needed for reproduction.

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Name the functions of the OTHER parts.

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PETALS - to make the flower look pretty and to attract insects.
SEPAL - to protect flower bud as it develops.
NECTARINES - produces nectar and the sweet smell attracts other animals.
STEM - to support the flower and keep it upright. to transport nutrients from the roots to the plant.
ROOTS - takes in water and nutrients.

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