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Basic Plant and Flower Parts Basic Parts of a Plant: Bud - the undeveloped flower of a plant Flower - the reproductive structure in flowering plants where seeds are produced Fruit - the ripened ovary of a plant that contains the seeds; becomes fleshy or hard and dry after fertilization to protect the developing seeds Leaf - the light absorbing structure and food making factory of plants; site of photosynthesis Root - anchors the plant and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil Seed - the ripened ovule of a plant, containing the plant embryo, endosperm (stored food), and a protective seed coat Stem - the support structure for the flowers and leaves; includes a vascular system (xylem and phloem) for the transport of water and food Vein - vascular structure in the leaf Basic Parts of a Flower: Anther - the pollen-bearing portion of a stamen Filament - the stalk of a stamen Ovary - the structure that encloses the undeveloped seeds of a plant Ovules - female reproductive cells of a plant Petal - one of the innermost modified leaves surrounding the reproductive organs of a plant; usually brightly colored Pistil - the female part of the flower, composed of the ovary, stigma, and style Pollen - the male reproductive cells of plants Sepal - one of the outermost modified leaves surrounding the reproductive organs of a plant; usually green Stigma - the tip of the female organ in plants, where the pollen lands Style - the stalk, or middle part, of the female organ in plants (connecting the stigma and ovary) Stamen - the male part of the flower, composed of the anther and filament; the anther produces pollen Pistil Stigma Stamen Style Anther Pollen Filament Petal Ovule Sepal Ovary Flower Vein Bud Stem Seed Fruit Leaf Root .

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