Plant Reproduction Plant and Soil Science Topic 2014 By: Leyna Dussel

Complete and Incomplete Flowers Complete: have all four main parts  Sepals  Petals  Stamens  Pistils Any flower that lacks any of these parts is considered an incomplete flower

Complete Flower

Parts of the Flower Sepals  Green leaf like structure  Outer covering of the flower bud  Protects the stamens and pistils when flower is in bud stage  Sepals fold back as the flower opens A collection of sepals are called the Calyx.

Parts of the Flower Petals  Brightly colored  Protects stamen and pistils  Attracts pollinating insects and birds

Parts of the Flower Stamens  Male Reproductive part  Anther-produces pollen  Pollen contain male sex cells  Filament-supports the anther

Stamen

Parts of the Flower Pistil: Female reproductive part at the center of flower  Stigma Sticky surface to catch pollen  Style The neck of the pistil Connects the stigma with ovary  Ovary Enlarged portion at base of pistil Produces ovules which develop into seeds Will develop into fruit if pollinated

Pistil