Plant Parts (Stamen and Petal)

Stamen and Petal

This picture shows a flower with its stamen in the center of the flower which includes the filament and the anther. The stamen is responsible for producing pollen and is the reproductive organ of the plant. The stalk of the stamen is called the filament and the anther contains the microsporangia that produce the pollen. (1)

This picture also shows the flower's white petals on the outside of the flower. The petals are responsible for attracting insects that pollinate the flower. The more attractive these petals are, the more likely the flower is to be pollinated. (2)

Citations:

1. "Stamen." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Apr. 2012. Web. 19 Apr. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamen>.


2. "Flower Parts." Canterbury Environmental Education Centre, Kent, UK. Web. 19 Apr. 2012. <http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/qca/flowerparts.html>.