Reproductive Plant Organs

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Pedicel
The stem (stalk) which supports the flower, similar to the petiole in leaves.
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Receptacle
The enlarged, terminal portion of the pedicel to which the floral parts are attached.
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Sepals
The outermost floral parts, usually green, that protect other floral parts.
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Calyx
A collective term for all sepals of a flower.
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Petals
Colorful and sometimes aromatic leaf-like structures found inside sepals that attract pollinating insects.
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Corolla
A collective term for all petals of a flower.
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Perianth
The combined term for calyx and corolla.
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Stamens
The male reproductive structures located inside the petals of a flower.
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Filament
A slender, elongated structure that is part of the stamen.
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Anther
The expanded, lobed terminal structure of the stamen containing pollen sacs.
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Androecium
A collective term for all stamens of a flower.
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Pistil (Carpel)
The flask-shaped female reproductive structure of a flower.
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Ovary
The swollen, basal portion of the carpel that contains ovules.
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Style
The stalk-like structure connecting the ovary and the stigma in the pistil.
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Stigma
The expanded portion at the tip of the carpel.
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Gynoecium
A collective term for all carpels of a flower.
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Placenta
Ovarian tissue by which ovules are attached to the ovary.
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Complete Flower
A flower that has all four floral parts: sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils.
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Incomplete Flower
A flower that lacks one or more floral parts.
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Perfect Flower (Monoecious)
A flower that contains both stamens and pistils.
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Imperfect Flower (Dioecious)
A flower which contains either stamens or pistils, but not both.
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Monocotyledonous Flower (Monocot)
A flower whose floral parts are in three or multiples of three.
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Dicotyledonous Flower (Dicot)
A flower whose floral parts are in twos, fours, fives, or multiples of these numbers.