Based on this close-up view of the bottom section, I can clearly see the swollen, bulbous structure at the base of the flower. The line is pointing directly to this part, which is the ovary. This is where the ovules are contained and where fertilization occurs, eventually developing into fruit. Now I have identified all the individual parts, so I will answer the final questions about what the three asterisked items and the two hash-marked items make up.
The three items marked with an asterisk (*) are:
1. The top knob-like structure:
Stigma
2. The long stalk connecting the top to the base:
Style
3. The swollen base at the bottom:
Ovary
Together, these three parts make up the
Pistil (also known as the carpel), which is the female reproductive organ of the flower.
The two items marked with a hash symbol (#) are:
1. The small, oval-shaped tip:
Anther
2. The thin stalk supporting the tip:
Filament
Together, these two parts make up the
Stamen, which is the male reproductive organ of the flower.
The other parts of the flower are:
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Petal: The large, colorful structures that attract pollinators.
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Sepal: The smaller, leaf-like structures at the base that protect the flower bud before it opens.
Therefore, the completed worksheet should be labeled as follows:
* These three items make up the
Pistil.
* These two items make up the
Stamen.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of structure of a flower worksheet.
