Parts of a flower Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stigma? (female)
A
A sticky lip that catches pollen.
2
Q
What is a style? (female)
A
An anchor for the stigma.
3
Q
What is a ovary? (female)
A
Holds the eggs until fertillized
4
Q
What are ovules? (female)
A
Eggs –> seeds when fertilized
5
Q
What is a pistil? (female)
A
The whole female part of the flower
6
Q
What is an anther? (male)
A
Holds the pollen grains and makes sperm.
7
Q
What is a filament? (male)
A
Holds up the anther.
8
Q
What is a stamen? (male)
A
Whole male part of the flower
9
Q
What do the petals do?
A
Smell nice to attract pollinators
10
Q
What does the sepal do?
A
Protects the flower while it blooms
