the flower Flashcards
pistle
female reproductive
flower
modified stem with highly specialized leaves for sexual reproduction. has reproductive structures. fertilization occurs in flowers.
stamen
male reproductive
petals
often colored. attract pollinators
sepal
leaf like. cover and protect bud
receptacle
cup shaped for support
pedical
stem. for support. connect flower to plant
filament
part of stamen. stalk to support anther
anther
part of stamen. produces pollen grains by meosis
pollen grains
form by meosis 2 nuclei. thick wall to prevent dying out
stigma
female; sticky nob to receive the pollen
style
female; stalk tht supports stigma and connects it with the ovary
ovary
female; base of pistil. contains ovules and forms into fruit when matured.
ovules
female; turn into the seeds
micropyle
opening to the ovules through which the pollen tube will grow