male reproductive

• petals:

  • brightly coloured to attract insects (if insect pollinated)
  • small green dull for wind pollinated flowers
• anther:

  • produces and releases pollen
  • held on long filaments for wind pollinated flowers; to release pollen grains more easily
  • contains male gametes
• stamen:

  • male reproductive system
  • produces male gametes
  • provides conditions for transfer of pollen
• filament:

  • provides support to anther
  • holds anther in position where it will be able to transfer pollen
• pollen:

  • male gametes in plants