Across
- 5. The female reproductive part of a flower where pollination takes place
- 6. The reproductive organs of a plant where seeds are made
- 9. The sticky part at the top of the pistil that “grabs” or traps the pollen
- 10. Holds a plant upright and carries water from the roots to the leaves
- 11. The part of the pistil that leads down to the ovary that contains the ovules
- 15. The transfer of pollen from the male anther to the female stigma
Down
- 1. The part of the stamen that carries the pollen and is usually yellow in color
- 2. Protects the seed and helps it disperse
- 3. Leaf like and usually colorful
- 4. A thread like part of the stamen that is held up by the anthers
- 7. The bottom part of the pistil that is enlarged.
- 8. The male part of a flower that contains the anther and the filament
- 11. The green petal-like parts at the base of the flower
- 12. The process in which plants make their own food
- 13. Where photosynthesis occurs. This produces food for the plant
- 14. Anchors a plant in the ground
