Parts of a flower

How plants reproduce

Carpel or Pistil

• The carpel or pistil is the female part of a plant.

• It is made up of four parts:– Stigma– Style– Ovary– Ovule

• The ovary are where the seeds end up.

Stamen

• The stamen is the male part of the flower.

• The stamen consists of two parts:– Anther– Filament

• Pollen grains are produced on the anther.

• Insects brush the anther and have pollen deposited on them.

Receptacle

• This is what attaches the stalk to the flower.

• Sometimes, it becomes the fruit.

Pedicel

• This is the flowers stem.

• Taller flowers are more likely to attract the bees attention.

Sepal

• This forms part of the bud.

• It protects the flower.

• All the sepals form the Calyx

Corolla

• Also known as the crown of petals.

• It is brightly coloured to attract the interest of passing insects.

• Ultra violet lines often guide bees further inside the petal.