reproduction in plants

Flower

structure specialized for sexual reproduction

sepal

A leaflike structure that encloses the bud of a flower

petal

A colorful, leaflike structure of some flowers to attract pollinators

stamen

Male part of the flower

filament

Supports the anther

anther

Male part of the flower where sperm (pollen) are produced by meiosis

pollen grain

A structure produced by plants containing the male gamete

pistil

The female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.

ovary

In flowers, the portion of a carpel in which the egg-containing ovules develop.

ovule

A structure that contains an egg cell.

style

the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma

stigma

Pollen lands on it (sticky)

pollination

The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants

pollination agent

something that transfers the pollen

Wind-Pollination

Pollen grains that are transported to other plants by the wind. Pollen will have a smoother shape.

Insect-Pollination

Pollen grains that are transported to other plants by insects. Pollen will have a "stickier" appearance.

zygote

Fertilized egg

seed

an embryo plant packaged along with a store of food within a protective coat.

fruit

A mature ovary of a flower that protects dormant seeds and aids in their dispersal.