PARTS OF FLOWER

Pedicel

the stem right next to the base of the flower

Petals

modified leaves that surrounded the reproductive parts of the flower

Receptacle

where the petals of the flower attach to the pedicel

Sepals

special set of leaves at the base of the flower

Calyx

where all the sepals form together

Stamen

the male reproductive organ in a flower

filament

the stalk of the stamen that carries the anther

Anther

the pollen-producing tip of the stamen in a flower

Pistil

the female reproductive organ in a flower

Carpel

the ovary of the flower which contains the ovules

Ovule

what fertilizes to become the seeds

Style

the tube in the pistil through which pollen passes to reach the carpel

Pollen tube

the tunnel that is in the style

Stigma

the sticky part on top of the style that collects the pollen that fertilize the ovules

Complete flowers

has both male and female reproductive structures

incomplete flowers

missing one or more of the reproductive parts

modes

the places along the stem where leaves, flowers, or branches are attached

internodes

the are between the nodes

midrib

large central vein that runs down the middle of a plant or leaf or flower petal

axillary bud

where leaf attaches to a plant stem

leaflet

individual leaf-life part of a compound leaf