Bacteria to Plants Angiosperms
Vascular Plants Seedless Gymnosperms Angiosperms Reproduce with spores Example: ferns “Naked Seeds” Reproduce without protective fruits Example: pine “Covered Seeds” Reproduce with flowers and seeds covered by fruits Example: Apple
Angiosperms What characteristics do angiospermss share? What are the structures of a flower and what are the function of an angiosperm’s flower? How do angiosperms reproduce?
Structure of Flower Flowers are used for reproduction
Sepals
Structure of Flower Sepal: leaf-like structure/often green Protects developing flower
Petals
Petal: usually most colorful part of flower Structures of a Flower Petal: usually most colorful part of flower Size, number, shape vary Attract pollinators
Stamen
Stamen: male reproductive parts of flower Structure of Flower Stamen: male reproductive parts of flower
Anther
Structure of Flower Anther: produces and stores pollen Filament: slender stalk that supports anther
Pistil/Carpel
Pistil: female reproductive part of flower Structure of Flower Pistil: female reproductive part of flower
Stigma
Structure of Flower Stigma: sticky tip of pistil; attracts pollen Style: slender tube that connects stigma to hollow base
Structure of Flower
Structure of Flower Ovary: hollow area at base of flower; contains ovules that will become seeds
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Rose
Yellow Day Lily
Gerber Daisy
Peruvian Lily, Alstromeria
Mum Rose Peruvian Lily, Alstromeria Day Lily