Plant Crossword

2. anchors a plant in the ground.
5. protects the seed and helps it disperse.
7. have only male OR female parts.
8. have male and female parts.
12. the female reproductive part of a flower where pollination takes place. The pistil has three parts: the stigma style, and the ovary.
14. the green petal-like parts at the base of the flower. Protect the flower when it is a bud.
16. the transfer of pollen from the male anther to the female stigma. Pollen grains land on the stigma and move down the style into the ovary. The fertilized ovule becomes the seed and the ovary becomes the fruit.

1. Carries pollen and are usually yellow in color.
3. Anthers are held up by these thread-like structures.
4. The male reproductive part of a flower. Has 2 parts: the anther and the filament.
6. the tube-like structure that holds up the stigma. The style leads down to the ovary that contains the ovules.
8. the petals are leaf like and usually colorful. Attract pollinators.
9. absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
10. the sticky part at the top of the pistil that “grabs” or traps the pollen.
11. The bottom portion of the pistil enlarges to form the ovary. The ovary contains ovules, which each contain one egg. When fertilization occurs the ovary grows into the fruit or vegetable. The ovules become the seeds of the fruit.
13. The reproductive organs of a plant are in the flower. Seeds are made here.
15. holds a plant upright. It also carries water, minerals and nutrients between roots and leaves and flowers.
17. where photosynthesis occurs. This produces food for the plant.