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A '''flower''' is the reproductive organ of many [[plant]]s. A typical flower will have the male gametes, or [[pollen]], held on small stalks which make it easy for the pollen to leave the flower for [[pollination]], either via air currents or animal vectors ([[insect]]s and [[bird]]s). The female gametes, which are the future [[seed]]s, are be contained in the base of the flower, and pollen grains that are transported there merge with them to form the next generation. | A '''flower''' is the reproductive organ of many [[plant]]s. A typical flower will have the male gametes, or [[pollen]], held on small stalks which make it easy for the pollen to leave the flower for [[pollination]], either via air currents or animal vectors ([[insect]]s and [[bird]]s). The female gametes, which are the future [[seed]]s, are be contained in the base of the flower, and pollen grains that are transported there merge with them to form the next generation. | ||
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Revision as of 16:49, August 11, 2008
Poppies in a field
A flower is the reproductive organ of many plants. A typical flower will have the male gametes, or pollen, held on small stalks which make it easy for the pollen to leave the flower for pollination, either via air currents or animal vectors (insects and birds). The female gametes, which are the future seeds, are be contained in the base of the flower, and pollen grains that are transported there merge with them to form the next generation.
Flowers, besides their botanical function, are often prized by humans for their beauty. Many plants have been selectively bred to produce flowers with great appeal to us. Perhaps the rose is the best example of this.
