The structure of a flower

In a nutshell

Flowers have both male and female parts that are important for reproduction. They contain pollen and eggs that make seeds. These seeds can then grow into new plants.

Flower structure

The flower has many different parts that are important for its growth and the growth of new plants.

Science; Plants; KS2 Year 3; The structure of a flower

	Part	Function
1.	Stamen	The stamen is the male part of the flower that is made up of the anther and the filament.
1. A	Anther	Contains pollen.
1. B	Filament	Holds up the anther.
2.	Carpel	The carpel is the female part of the flower that is made up of the stigma, style and ovaries.
2. A	Stigma	The sticky part of the flower that catches pollen from the anther.
2. B	Style	Holds up the stigma.
2. C	Ovary	Contains eggs (also called ovules - part 3.)
4.	Sepal	Small leaves that protect the flower when it is a bud.
5.	Petal	Brightly coloured to attract insects.