Plant Reproduction

Sepal

Part of the flower that provides protection and stability.

Petals

Part of the flower that offers protection and attracts pollinators.

Stamen

The overall part of the male reproductive system in flowers.

Filament

Supports the anther in the air.

Anther

Produces pollen and includes gametes; pollen contains two male sex cells.

Carpal

The overall part of the female reproductive system in flowers.

Stigma

Sticky surface that captures pollen and begins the fertilization process.

Pollenation

The process of production and transport of pollen.

Fertilisation

The process when pollen attaches to the stigma.

Tube Cell

Creates a pathway down the female plant reproductive system for the generative cell.

Generative Cell

Follows the pathway to the ovary and splits into two cells, one for fertilization and one for creating endosperm.

Dispersal of fruit and seeds

Creates new plants; a part of sexual reproduction.

Main pollinators

Wind, water, bees, insects, and birds are the main agents of pollination.

Sexual Reproduction

Involves two parents, is a slower process, and results in variation in offspring.

Asexual Reproduction

Involves one parent, is a faster process, and produces identical offspring.

Asexual reproduction through leaves

Small buds form on the edge of leaves, grow roots and shoots, then fall off to grow new plants.

Asexual reproduction through stems (Runners)

Stems grow off another stem above ground, develop roots and shoots, and can break off to form new plants.

Asexual reproduction through stems (Tubers)

Branches off roots, swollen stems underground can break off and form new plants.

Asexual reproduction through roots

Roots grow underground; buds on roots grow upward into shoots, which become new plants.