Parts of a flower flashcards

What is the function of petals?

Petals attract pollinators with their color and scent.

What is a stamen?

The stamen is the male reproductive part of a flower. It produces pollen.

What do sepals do?

Sepals protect the flower bud before it opens. They support the petals.

True or false: The pistil is the male part of the flower.

False, because the pistil is the female part, consisting of the ovary, style, and stigma.

Fill in the blank: The _____ produces seeds after fertilization.

ovary

What is the stigma?

The stigma is the top part of the pistil. It receives pollen.

Difference between stamen and pistil?

Stamen is male (produces pollen); pistil is female (produces ovules).

What is nectar?

Nectar is a sugary liquid made by flowers to attract pollinators.

What does the style do?

The style connects the stigma to the ovary, allowing pollen to travel.

True or false: All flowers have the same number of parts.

False, because flowers can have different numbers of petals, stamens, and other parts.

What are the main parts of a flower?

The main parts are petals, sepals, stamens, and pistils.

Fill in the blank: The _____ are the green parts of the flower.

sepals

What is pollination?

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from stamen to stigma, leading to fertilization.