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Parts of flower:

Flowers may occur singly on plants or in clusters called inflorescences.

A complete flower consists of the following parts: pedicel (stem, peduncle,


flower stalk), receptacle, sepals (calyx), petals (corolla), stamen (androecium)
and carpels (pistils, gynoecium).

Pedicel/stem/peduncle/flower stalk: to support the flower.

Receptacle: bears the other parts of the flower.

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.

Filament: holds the anther in a suitable position to disperse the pollen.

Anther: The anther produces pollen grains. When the anther matures, it splits
open to release the pollen grains.

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