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Sepal/calyx: protects the other parts of the flower in the bud stage.
Petals: All the petals together make up the corolla. In insect pollinated flowers,
petals:
are brightly coloured to attract insects for pollination; and
provide a platform for insects to land.
Stamen/androecium: The stamen is the male part of the flower. The stamen
consists of an anther and a filament. All the stamens together make up the
androecium.
Anther: The anther produces pollen grains. When the anther matures, it splits
open to release the pollen grains.