Reproduction of plants

Sepals

Protects the other parts of the flower during the bud stage

Carpel

Ovary

contains one or more ovules

Style

holds stigma in optimal position for pollination

Stigma

secretes sugary fluids to stimulate growth of pollen grain

Stamen

Anther

produces pollen grain
split open to release matured pollen grains

Filament

Holds anther in optimal position to release pollen grain

After successful pollination, - the ovule develops into the seed - the ovary develops into the fruit

Self-polliantion

pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of the same flower or a different flower on the same plant.

Cross-pollination

pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of a different flower on a different plant of the same species.

Ways of pollination

Insect-pollination

Wind-polliantion

Subtopic

animals

Fleshy
Succulent
Sweet Brightly
coloured
Scented

Wind

Light
Flat
Winged
Small

Water

Buoyant
Hard outer cover
Water resistant

Mechanical

Split lines
Dry