The Reproductive Parts of a

Flower
AGR 161: Unit C

Stolen From :Ann Morris, Science Advisory Teacher,

PPEC, 15.5.02

Edited By: Jennifer Stewart

Flower Objectives
Describe the functions of each part of the
flower

The Reproductive Parts

Stamens
stamens are
the male part of
the flower.
The plant makes
pollen in the part
of the stamen
called the anther.
The

stamen

anther

Stamens Continued

Anther
Part of the
stamen
Produces and
holds pollen

Filament

Stalk that holds up the anther

The Stigma
The stigma is the
top of the female
part of the flower.
Pollen from another
flower collects on
the stigmas sticky
surface.
Found at the end
of the pistil

Pistil

The female part of the flower

Style

The neck of
the pistil

The Ovary
Part of the
pistil that
contains the
ovules

The Ovary
pollen

ovule

The ovary protects

the ovules.
Pollen travels to
the ovules and
fertilization takes
place.
Now the ovules will
develop into seeds.
ovary

Ovule
The part of the
flower in which
the eggs are
produced and
seeds develop

Write the correct words in the boxes:

stamens, stigma, petals, ovary, sepals
1. pollen
sticks to
this

2. where the
seeds grow

3. these attract
insects

4. where the
pollen is
made
5. These protect
the flower
before it opens

Write the correct words in the boxes:

stamen, stigma, petals, ovary, ovules, pollen,
sepals, anther. 8. This is the

6. The male
part of the
flower

7. These
attract
insects

9. This is where
pollen is made

11. These
protect the
flower before
it opens

female part of the

flower, which
receives the pollen

10. Insects carry

this from flower
to flower

12. These
become seeds
after
fertilization

13. This is where

the seeds will grow

Excellent!