Flowers
Flowers are also present in the stem of the plant. Flowers are the reproductive organ of plants.
Functions of Flower
1. Reproduction - the main function of flower in nature is reproduction. Fruit is made inside the flower seeds. Seeds are also built in flowers from where new pant grows.
2. Smell and beauty - flowers are beautiful and have a good smell. They also take part in reproduction. They attract insects and birds to sit on the, they suck juice from flowers and pollen stick to their bodies. The pollen grains falls in other flowers when they go and sit on them. This leads to the starting of fruit from flowers.
Importance of Flowers for Humans
- Fruits are made from flowers which we eat.
- Flowers look beautiful in garden and at homes.
- People give each other flowers as a mark of respect. Example - gajra or garland. Flowers are also used in prayer for gods and goddesses.
- Bees make honey from flowers which we eat.
- Scent is also prepared from flowers.
- Clove is a flower which is used as spices and medicine.
Parts of Flowers
1. Bud - that part on which flowers are kept.
2. Anther - that part of bud which is open and has petals on it.
3. Sepal - there are commonly green coloured leaves which make the outer part of the flower. The main function of sepal is to protect flower in bud stage.
4. Petals - there are basically shining, colorful and open flower. This is the mostly seen upper part of the flower. The main function of this part is to attract insects on flowers.
5. Stamen - these are thread like long parts which has flower like structure. This is the male part of the flower.
6. Pistil - this part is in the centre of the flower and is the reproductive part of the flower.