Flowers and Reproduction

Flowers and Reproduction

1. Sepals

   • covers and protects the flower bud before blossom opens. Sterile.

2. Petals

   • colorful, some have running marking to help guide pollinators towards reproductive parts

3. Female Reproductive parts (Carpel/Pistil

   • Stigma
     • sticky tip of pistil where pollen lands
   • Style
     • supports stigma, allows pollen to develop.
   • Ovary
     • reproductive structure that contains ovules

4. Male Reproductive Part (Stamen)

   • Anther
     • part of the stamen, produces pollen
   • Filament
     • supports anther