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
• The stamens are stamen anther
the male part of
the flower.
• The plant makes
pollen in the part
of the stamen
called the 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 stigma’s 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
• The ovary protects
the ovules.
• Pollen travels to
the ovules and
fertilization takes
place.
• Now the ovules will
develop into seeds.

ovule 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 2. where the

sticks to seeds grow
this

3. these attract 4. where the

insects 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 female part of the
7. These
flower flower, which
attract
receives the pollen
insects

9. This is where 10. Insects carry

pollen is made this from flower
to flower

11. These 12. These

protect the become seeds 13. This is where
flower before after the seeds will grow
it opens fertilization
Excellent!