Parts of a Flower
Why is the Bee Attracted to the Flower? Why do plants need pollinators?
Learning the Parts of a Flower http://passel.unl.edu/pages/animation.php?a=486601flowerparts3-8- 12.swf&b=1057774853
Perfect Flower Female Male have special organs that: 1) make and distribute the male gametes 2) make the female gamete 3) receive the male gamete Example: Lily http://passel.unl.edu/Image/siteImages/LillyLG.jpg
Imperfect Flower Are missing either the male or female portion of the Flower Example: Squash & Pumpkin
Pumpkin Blossoms Which blossom is female? How can you tell? Which blossom is male?
Male Female Stigma Style No developing fruit Ovary (Developing Pumpkin) http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/00-031.htm