Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Functions of a Flower
- Functions of Pistil
- Functions of Stamen
- Functions of Petals
- Functions of Sepals
- Summary
- What’s Next?
In the previous segment, we learnt about the Flower and its structure. In this segment, we will study the functions of the different parts of a flower and Pollination.
What are the functions of parts of flower?
The four parts of the flower; pistil, stamen, petals and sepals, have distinct functions.
- What are the functions of pistils?
The pistil is the female reproductive part of the flower. It consists of three parts: stigma, style, and ovary.
Stigma
Stigma is the sticky top part. It’s sticky so that the pollen grains can adhere to it when it
falls on the female reproductive part. Thus, stigma acts as the receiving centre.
Style
Style is a long slender tube which acts as a channel for the pollen grain to reach the ovary. It is the bridge that connects the stigma and the ovary.
Ovary
The ovary contains the egg cells or Ovules of the plant.
