Peduncle = terminal offshoot of the stem or twig ; it first connects the flower, then the fruit, to the plant
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Receptacle = enlarged portion of the peduncle containing and supporting the other parts of the flower.
Sepal = 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.
Calyx = part of the flower composed of all its sepals.
Petal = usually colourful and scented part of the flower that surrounds the male and female reproductive organs ; it often helps attract pollinators.
Corolla = part of the flower composed of all its petals
Pistil = each of the female floral organs at the flower’s center, consisting of an ovary, a stylus and a stigma.
Stigma = upper part of the female floral organ ( pistil ) that receives and holds pollen.
Style = cylindrical axis connecting the stigma to the ovary.
Ovary = hollow structure containing one or more ovules ; the fruit usually develops from it after fertilization.
Ovule = small rounded structure produced by the ovary and containing the female cell ; after fertilization, the seed develops from it.
Stamen = each of the male floral organs, consisting of a filament and an anther.
Anther = upper part of the male floral organ ( stamen ) that produces pollen grains ; at maturity, it splits to release them.
Filament = cylindrical axis connecting the anther to the rest of the flower
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