4.2 Flower Reproductive Structures
What is the name of all the female structures?
Female
What does the Stigma do?
Stigma –Female: Collects and Traps Pollen
What is the name of the male structures of a flower?
Male: Stamen
What is the function of the Anther?
Anther-Male Produces Pollen
Be able to identify these parts… Pistil Stigma Style Ovary Stamen Anther Filament Petal Stem Sepal
Parts of the Flower
What is the function of these: Stigma Style Ovary
Pistil Stigma – collect pollen Style – tube pollen travels through to reach the ovules Ovary – contains ovules (eggs) to be fertilized
What is the function of these: Anther Filament
Stamen Anther – makes the pollen Filament – holds up the anther
What is the job of the… Petals Sepal Stem
Petals – attract insects (pollinators: bees) Sepal – protect the bud before it blooms into a flower Stem – provide water and nutrients from the ground