Parts of the Flower and Their Functions

Peduncle

A flower stalk.

Ovary

Base of the pistil, and matures to become fruit.

Anther

Bears pollen.

Pistil

Female part of the flower.

Pollen

Grains containing the male sex cells.

Complete

Has stamen, pistil, petals, and sepals.

Sepal

Leaf structures at the flower base, protects young buds, all together known as calyx.

Petal

Located in and above the sepals, attracts pollinators, all together known as corolla.

Ovule

Located in the ovary, carries female sex cells.

Stamen

Male part of the flower, makes pollen grains.

Incomplete

Missing stamen, pistil, petals, or sepals.

Receptacle

Part of the flower stalk bearing floral organs.

Style

Stalk of the pistil, where pollen tube grows.

Filament

Stalk of the stamen, contains the anther.

Stigma

Sticky top of the pistil, receptive surface for pollen grains.