The male part (stamen) of the flower consists of stem-like filaments and each filament ends with the pollen-producing anther. The base of the filament is attached to a cylinder-like stem, known as a staminal column or stamen tube. Below are the stamens from 3 of my hibiscus plants.
The male part (stamen) of the flower consists of stem-like filaments and each filament ends with the pollen-producing anther. The base of the filament is attached to a cylinder-like stem, known as a staminal column or stamen tube. Below are the stamens from 3 of my hibiscus plants.
3. There are four main parts of a plant. Can you guess what they are? 1. R 2. S 3. L 4. F oots tem eaves lower
4. Look at this picture. Can you label the parts of the plant? roots stem leaves flower
5. What is the function of the root? root The roots absorb water from the soil.
6. What is the function of the stem? stem The stem helps to support the plant.
7. What is the function of the leaf? leaf The leaves use sunlight to provide the plant with energy.
8. What is the function of the flower? flower The flower helps the plant to reproduce.
9. Look carefully at your flower with your partner What does it smell like? What can you see?
10. All flowers have male and female parts carpel stamen This is the name for the FEMALE part of the flower. This is the name for the MALE part of the flower.
14. The parts of a flower stigma style ovary anther filament pollen
15. Draw a detailed diagram of your flower Label the following parts on your diagram… the carpel the stamen stigma style ovary anther filament pollen
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17. Next week... We will also find out that insects pollinate some flowers and discover how this is done! We will find out more about how flowering plants reproduce.
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