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structure of a flowerclick to hear

structure of a flower peduncle ovule ovary receptacle sepal petal anther filament stigma style pistil calyx stamen corolla

peduncle click to hear

Terminal offshoot of the stem or twig; it first connects the flower, then the fruit, to the plant.

ovule click to hear

Small rounded structure produced by the ovary and containing the female cell; after fertilization, the seed develops from it.

ovary click to hear

Hollow structure containing one or more ovules; the fruit usually develops from it after fertilization.

receptacle click to hear

Enlarged portion of the peduncle containing and supporting the other parts of the flower.

sepal click to hear

Usually green part of the flower that protects the flower’s internal structures; it may fall after flowering occurs or remain until the fruit has ripened.

petal click to hear

Usually colorful and scented part of the flower that surrounds the male and female reproductive organs; it often helps attract pollinators.

anther click to hear

Upper part of the male floral organ (stamen) that produces pollen grains; at maturity, it splits to release them.

filament click to hear

Cylindrical axis connecting the anther to the rest of the flower.

stigma click to hear

Upper part of the female floral organ (pistil) that receives and holds pollen.

style click to hear

Cylindrical axis connecting the stigma to the ovary.

pistil click to hear

Each of the female floral organs at the flower’s center, consisting of an ovary, a stylus and a stigma.

calyx click to hear

Part of the flower composed of all its sepals.

stamen click to hear

Each of the male floral organs, consisting of a filament and an anther.

corolla click to hear

Part of the flower composed of all its petals.