Study Set Content:
consists of calyx and corolla
perianth
specialized leaves that may be as colorful as petals but can attract pollinators
Bracts
united & form a single sepal
gamosepalous
separated; not fused or united
polysepalous
all petals are fused or united
gamopetalous
separated; not fused or united
polypetalous
male reproductive organ of flower
androecium
consist of anther & filament
Stamen
thin, slender stalk
filament
saclike structure ● containsthe pollen grains
anther
chambers in the anther that contains the pollen grains
pollen sac
function of the 2 cells of the pollen grain
one cell generates two sperm cells ○ the other produces pollen tube through which the sperm cells will reach the ovule
female reproductive organ of flower
gynoecium
consist of stigma, style & ovary
pistil
located at the tip of the female organ which receives pollen
stigma
slender projection of the ovary
style
connective tissues between stigma and ovary
style
enlarged basal part ● contains ovule or embryo sacs
ovary
unfertilized, immature seeds
ovule
ovule-bearing leaves
carpel
