A | B |
Pollen formation takes place here | anther |
Anthers split open to release | pollen |
Insects transfer pollen from the anthers to the | stigma |
Pollen tube grows down into the | ovule [embryo sac] |
A pollen nucleus joins with an egg nucleus | fertilisation |
Protects the flower as it develops | sepals |
Brightly coloured to attract insects | Petals |
Sugary substance at base of petals | nectar |
Female part of the flower | Carpel |
Male part of the flower | Stamen |
Transfer of male cells from anther to stigma | Pollination |
Spread of seeds or fruit away from parent plant | Dispersal |
Water, air and heat are needed for this | Germination |
When a seed is alive but not actively growing | Dormancy |