Seed Plant Reproduction: Pollination and Fertilization

Spermatophytae Reproduction: From Flower to Seed

In plants with seeds (Spermatophytae), the seed is the characteristic reproductive structure. Let’s examine the key parts of the flower involved in this process:

  • Flower Stalk: The stalk that joins the flower to the rest of the plant.
  • Receptacle: Where the other floral parts attach.
  • Nectaries: Glands that produce a sugary liquid called nectar.
  • Perianth (Floral Envelope): The set of sterile leaves that protect the fertile leaves. It consists of two whorls:
Read More