The Reproductive Parts of a
Flower
AGR 161: Unit C
Stolen From :Ann Morris, Science Advisory Teacher,
PPEC, 15.5.02
Edited By: Jennifer Stewart
Flower Objectives
•Describe the functions of each part of the
flower
The Reproductive Parts
Stamens
•Thestamensare
the malepart of
the flower.
•The plant makes
pollenin the part
of the stamen
called theanther.
stamen
anther
Stamens Continued
•Part of the
stamen
•Produces and
holds pollen
Anther
•Stalk that holds up the anther
Filament
The Stigma
•The stigmais the
top of the female
part of the flower.
•Pollen from another
flower collects on
the stigma’s sticky
surface.
•Found at the end of
the pistil
Pistil
•The female part of the flower
Style
•The neck of the
pistil
•Part of the
pistil that
contains the
ovules
The Ovary
The Ovary
•The ovaryprotects
the ovules.
•Pollen travels to
the ovulesand
fertilizationtakes
place.
•Now the ovules will
develop into seeds.
pollen
ovule
ovary
Ovule
•The part of the
flower in which
the eggs are
produced and
seeds develop
3. these attract
insects
4. where the pollen is made
1. pollen sticks to this
2. where the seeds grow
5. These protect the flower before it opens
Write the correct words in the boxes:
stamens, stigma, petals, ovary, sepals
Write the correct words in the boxes:
stamen, stigma, petals, ovary, ovules, pollen,
sepals, anther.
6. The male
part of the
flower
9. This is where
pollen is made
10. Insects carry
this from flower
to flower
7. These
attract
insects
8. This is the
female part of the
flower, which
receives the pollen
12. These become seeds
after
fertilization
13. This is where the seeds will grow
11. These protect the
flower before
it opens