The Flower
Chapter Name : Morphology Of Flowering Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_05_05_01 |
Topic Name : The Flower |
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Sub Topic Name : Parts Of A Flower |
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Introduction
Flower - It is the reproductive organ of the plant.
Pre-Requisites:
What are the different parts of a flower and their function
Activity:
A flower of any plant.
Real Life Question:
Are flowers male or female?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Calyx | It is the outermost whorls, called sepals. they are green and leaf like, protect the flower when its a bud. |
| Corolla | Composed of petals, which are colorful and have a fragrance to attract insects for pollination. |
| Androceium | Consists of stamens. this consists of a filament and an anther. Each stamen represents a male reproductive organ. |
| Gynoecium | Female reproductive part of flower. Made up of one or more carpels. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Microscope | A section of anther or stigma can be observed under microscope and see the various parts of it. |
Real life uses :
Flowers are used for decoration purposes
Places to visit :
Gardens, parks, botanical gardens
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Rose | Rose is one of the common flowers found, which has sepals and petals. |
What you learn in Theory:
The different parts of flower
What you learn in Practice:
How different parts of flower perform different functions.