Answer:
Can you give me some examples?
Explanation:
Cause I didn't know to
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Flower structure
Parts of a flower
The flower is the reproductive organ of many plants.
The component parts of plant that allow reproduction: petal, anther, stamen, filament, stigma, ovary, ovule, nectary and sepal.
The table describes the main parts of a flower and their functions:
SepalsProtect the unopened flower
PetalsMay be brightly coloured to attract insects
StamensThe male parts of the flower (each consists of an anther held up on a filament)
AnthersProduce male sex cells (pollen grains)
StigmaThe top of the female part of the flower which collects pollen grains
OvaryProduces the female sex cells (contained in the ovules)
NectaryProduce a sugary solution called nectar, which attracts insects
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