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What are the two flower functions?
Act as reproductive structures, and attract pollinators
Calyx
collective term for the sepals
Sepals
leaf-like structures enclosing the outer part of the flower
Corolla
collective term for all flower petals
Petals
colorful part of the flower
Stamen
Male reproductive part of the flower
Anther
Pollen producing and bearing structure
Filament
stalk of the anther
Pistil
Female reproductive part of the flower
Stigma
In charge of pollen reception
Style
Stalk of stigma
Ovary
contains ovules
Receptacle
All flower parts attach here
Pedicel
stalk of the flower attaches to stem of the plant
Complete Flower
Contains all four parts
Incomplete Flower
missing at least one of the four parts
Perfect flower
Contains both pistil and stamen on the same flower
Imperfect Flower
stamen and pistil on seperate flowers
Monoecious plant
Separate male (staminate) and seperate female (pistilate) on same plant, ex:corn
Dioecious plant
Male and female on separate plants, ex:buffalo grass
Inflorescense
a flower bearing branch
Spikelet
basic unit of inflorescense
Central Axis
stem where spikelets are attached
Pedicel
supporting stalk of the inflorescence
Peduncle
stem portion of the inflorescence
Spike
Spikelet is attached directly to central axis - wheat,barley,rye
Raceme
Spikelet is attached to central axis by a short stalk - millet
Panicle
Branched central axis - oats, sudan
Glumes
Two modified leaves that; envelope spikelet and serves as protection
Floret
An individual flower within the spikelets
Bracts
Modified leaves enclosing individual florets
Palea
Upper bract - protects the flower
Lemma
Lower bract - toward the outside
Annual
One generation/year
Perennials
Plants that live more than two years
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caitlin.schlagal
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Agro 105 Lab Quiz #3
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Agronomy Lab Quiz #3 - Flowers
Updated
2013-02-21T16:34:06Z
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