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Give the functions of the parts of a flower.

      

Give the functions of the parts of a flower

  

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Eric
1.Receptacle
- expanded end of stalk which bears floral parts
Calyx
- consists of sepals
--usually green
- protect flower in bud

2.Corolla
- consist of petals
- often colored or scented to attract insects
Androecium
- male part of flower
- consist of stamens
- each stamen consists of an anther containing pollen sacs
-anther produces pollen grains which contain male gametes

3.Gynaecium
- female part of flower
- consists of one or more carpels
- each carpel contains one or more ovules in an ovary
- style bearing a stigma extends from ovary
- ovary contains female gametes which when fertilized become seeds
ericmunguti answered the question on October 5, 2018 at 09:41


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