all the parts of flower
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》Peduncle: This is the stalk of the flower.
》Receptacle: It is that part of the flower to which the stalk is attached to. It is small and found at the centre of the base of the flower.
》Sepals: These are the small, leaf-like parts growing at the base of the petals. They form the outermost whorl of the flower. Collectively, sepals are known as the calyx. The main function of the calyx and its sepals is to protect the flower before it blossoms(in the bud stage).
》Petals: This layer lies just above the sepal layer. They are often bright in colour as their main function is to attract pollinators such as insects, butterflies etc to the flower. The petals are collectively known as the corolla.
》Stamens: These are the male parts of a flower. Many stamens are collectively known as the androecium.
1)Petals-They are often colorful, have papery wings which form the flower’s corolla and help attract pollinators to the pollen receptacles. The insects or pollinators get attracted to their color and fragrance, so that the pollinators can carry its sperm-containing pollen and disperse it for fertilization.
2)Receptacle and Peduncle-The receptacle is an area where a flower binds itself to the stalk. After the fertilization process occurs, this receptacle often becomes part of the fruit produced by the flower. A common example of the fertilization product is the strawberry. Now the stalk of the flower is often known as a peduncle. The purpose of the peduncle is to provide support for the flower when it elevates itself to attract pollinators.
3)Nectary and Sepal-The nectary is also designed to attract insects or pollinators. The reason to call this part “nectary” is because it contains a sugary substance called nectar. Now sepal is located underneath the flower, just above the stalk. They are small leaves which cover and protect the evolving buds, till it grows into an adult flower.
4) Gynoecium-The reproductive parts are called the gynoecium. It is a female reproductive part made up of pistils. The pistils are made up of the stigma, style and ovaries. The stigma is located at the top of the pistil which acquires the pollen from the pollinators. The style helps connect both the stigma and the ovary with one another. It is the part of the flower which gets fertilized after pollination. Once the fertilization process is over, the fruit or the seed of the flower grow inside the ovule. Many flowers have one or more than one ovary present.
5)Stamen-The male part of the flower is called the stamen. Most “perfect” flowers have at least 6 stamens, which are set up inside the corolla. It is made of a stalk known as a filament, with the end of the structure known as the anther. The anther helps release the pollen which is spread by the pollinators, wind and/or water. When in a group, the stamen is known as the androecium.
The flower’s purpose is much more than being pretty or colorful. However, their color and scent is the major reason behind attracting pollinators towards them in the first place. Not only do flowers benefit from fertilization or distribution of potential heirs, but humans also benefit from this fascinating system. All the various components of flowers are designed in such a way that they work together and help ensure its survival.