Flower Structure
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Stem | support the upper parts of the plant and transports food & water |
| Leaves | makes food by the process of photosynthesis |
| Roots | absorbs water and minerals from soil and holds plant in place |
| Flowers | reproductive part of the plant - has both male & female parts |
| Pistil | female part of plant that includes the ovary and ovule |
| Style | slender, middle portion of a pistil |
| Ovary | swollen base of the pistil |
| stigma | sticky tip at top of style |
| sepal | leaf-like structure that encloses the flower bud |
| receptacle | base of flower |
| pedicel | stalk on which the flower rests |
| petal | modified, colored leaf of the flower |
| filament | thin, stemlike part of the stamen |
| anther | upper portion of stamen in which pollen is produced |
| pollen grain | spore |
| stamen | male part of the flower |
| ovule | part of overy in which eggs are produced |
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