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Reproduction of Seed Plants. parts of a flower. Sepals. Structure of Flowers. Sepals and Petals Sepals usually green and found at the base of a flower enclose the bud before it opens protect the flower while it is developing. Petals. Structure of Flowers. 2. Petals
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Reproduction of Seed Plants parts of a flower
Structure of Flowers • Sepals and Petals • Sepals • usually green and found at the base of a flower • enclose the bud before it opens • protectthe flower while it is developing
Structure of Flowers 2. Petals • Often brightlycolored • Found inside the sepals • Attract insects and other pollinators to the flower
1. Sepals2. Petals • These are sterile leaves because they do not have reproductive cells
Anther Stamen Filament
Structure of Flowers 3. Stamen – • male reproductive parts. • Each plant has several stamens made up of two parts- • Anther-Produces pollen • Filament- Holds up the anther so pollen is accessible
Stigma Carpel Style Ovary Ovule
Structure of Flowers 4. Carpel (pistil) - • Female reproductive parts. • Each plant will have only one carpel a. Stigma • Sticky portion at the top of the style for pollen to attach b. Style • A narrow tube that leads to the ovary c. Ovary • Contains one or more egg or ovule – the female gamete