plants crossword

2. The female reproductive part of a flower where pollination takes place. The pistil has three parts: the
6. The reproductive organs of a plant are in the flower. Seeds are made here.
7. the green petal-like parts at the base of the flower. Protect the flower when it is a bud.
9. Flower has male and female parts.
11. 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.
13. style, and the ovary.
14. Anthers are held up by these thread-like structures.
16. anchors a plant in the ground.

1. The male reproductive part of a flower. Has 2 parts: the anther and the filament.
3. Flower has only male OR female parts.
4. where photosynthesis occurs. This produces food for the plant.
5. The petals are leaf like and usually colorful. Attract pollinators.
7. holds a plant upright. It also carries water, minerals, and nutrients between roots and leaves, and flowers.
8. the sticky part at the top of the pistil that “grabs” or traps the pollen.
10. Carries pollen and is usually yellow in color.
12. The bottom portion of the pistil enlarges to form the ovary. The ovary contains ovules, which each contains one egg. When fertilization occurs the ovary grows into the fruit or vegetable. The ovules become the seeds of the fruit.
13. the tube-like structure that holds up the stigma. The style leads down to the ovary that contains the ovules.
14. protects the seed and helps it disperse.
15. Hairs absorb water and nutrients from the soil.