Flowers - Reproductive organs [Contain FEMALE AND MALE parts]
Pollen - Male gamete [Incapable of moving hence needs to be moved]
General Structure -
Sepal - Protects unopened flower
Petals - Attracts insects in insect pollinated flowers
Anther - Produces and releases pollen grain [male gamete]
Stigma - Top of the pistil which collects pollen grains
Ovary - Produces female sex cell [ovum]
Ovule - Contains the female sex cells [THIS IS INSIDE OVARY]
| Insect Pollinated | Wind Pollinated |
|---|---|
| Large, Bright Petals | Small, Dull Petals |
| Nectar | No Nectar |
| Stiff anthers inside flowers | Loose anthers outside flowers — Longer too |
| Stigma is inside flower and sticky | Stigma is outside flower and hairy |
| Nectar Guides |
