Parts of a Flower (Diagram)

Ovule

A structure that develops within the ovary of a seed plant and contains the female gametophyte.

Filament

Supports the anther

Receptacle

The base of a flower; the part of the stem that is the site of attachment of the floral organs.

pistil

the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma

Style

the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma

pollen

A fine dust that contains the sperm of seed-producing plants

Ovary

A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop.

Sepal

A modified leaf in angiosperms that helps enclose and protect a flower bud before it opens.

Petal

A modified leaf of a flowering plant. Petals are the often colorful parts of a flower that advertise it to insects and other pollinators.

Anther

Male part of the flower where sperm (pollen) are produced by meiosis

Peduncle

The flower stem

Stamen

The pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of an anther and a filament.

Stigma

The top of the central female part of a flower, where pollen is received.