Parts of a Flower

Grade 8
Handout 1
The life cycle of a plant
What is the life cycle of a plant?

What are the stages of reproduction in plants?

flower
formation

new plant grows pollinatio

n

seed dispersal fertilizatio

n
Parts of a Flower

Stalk (Pedicel)
Flower base (Pedicel)

• Stalk attaches shoot to flower.

• Tip of stalk is flattened and enlarged
called the thalamus.
• The whorls of flower arises from
thalamus.
Whorl 1: Calyx

• Calyx is the outmost whorl of tiny

green leaf-life structures called
sepals.
• Sepals protect the flower when it
is a bud.
Whorl 2: Corolla

• Made up of petals

• Petals are often coloured and

scented to attract insects or birds.
• There are many different varieties
of petals in nature.
Whorl 3: Androecium

• Stamen is the male reproductive

organ
• It has 2 parts:
– Anther (bilobed)
– Filament

• Anthers produce sticky pollen.

• Pollen grains are male sex

cells/gametes.
Whorl 4: Gynoecium

• Carpel is the female reproductive organ

• Also called as Pistil

• 3 parts:
– Stigma

– Style
– Ovary
Whorl 4: Gynoecium

• Ovary is at the base of the carpel.

• Ovules are made here. Each ovule
contains an egg cell.
• Egg cell forms seed after fertilisation
Summary

• Flower is the reproductive organ of plant

• Bisexual flowers: both male (stamen) and female (carpel)
parts
• Unisexual: either male or female
Write the parts of the flower given below in the appropriate whorl using your scientific knowledge.

Whorl 1

Carpel
Petals Whorl 2
Sepals
Style
Ovules Whorl 3

Calyx
Stamen
Pollen
Stigma Whorl 4
Pedicel