Part of flower and their function?

the parts of flower and their function

Part of flower and their function?
The sole function of the flower, which is generally the showiest part of the plant, is sexual reproduction. Its attractiveness and fragrance are to ensure the continuance of the plant species. Fragrance and color are devices to attract pollinators that play an important role in the reproductive process.





As the reproductive part of the plant, the flower contains the male pollen and/or the female ovule plus accessory parts such as petals, sepals, and nectar glands.





The Parts of the Flower are as follows:


- The pistil is the female part of the plant. It is generally shaped like a bowling pin and located in the center of the flower. It consists of the stigma, style, and ovary. The stigma is located at the top, and is connected to the ovary by the style. The ovary contains the eggs which reside in the ovules. After the egg is fertilized the ovule develops into a seed.


- The stamen is the male reproductive organ. It consists of a pollen sac (anther) and a long supporting filament. This filament holds the anther in position so the pollen it contains may be disbursed by wind or carried to the stigma by insects, birds or bats.


- Sepals are small green, leaflike structures on the base of the flower which protect the flower bud. The sepals collectively are called the calyx.


- Petals are highly colored portions of the flower. They may contain perfume as well as nectar glands. The petals collectively are called the corolla. The number of petals on a flower is often used in the identification of plant families and genera. Flowers of dicots typically have sepals and/or petals in multiples of four or five. Monocots typically have these floral parts in multiples of three.