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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]], [[bird]]s, or [[bat]]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]], [[bird]]s, or [[bat]]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. | ||
| − | Plants that produce flowers are called [[flowering plant]]s, or angiosperms. Not all [[baraminology|kinds]] of plants are thus classified; for example, [[fern]]s produce [[spore]]s rather than flowers and are therefore not classified as angiosperms. | + | Plants that produce flowers are called [[flowering plant]]s, or angiosperms. <ref>[http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/sciences/botanicalsciences/plantreproduction/angiosperms/angiosperms.htm botanical sciences - angiosperms]</ref> Not all [[baraminology|kinds]] of plants are thus classified; for example, [[fern]]s produce [[spore]]s rather than flowers and are therefore not classified as angiosperms. |
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. | 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. | ||
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[[Image:Flowers - Spring at the White House.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Flowers prepare to bloom in the [[Rose Garden]], The [[White House]]]] | [[Image:Flowers - Spring at the White House.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Flowers prepare to bloom in the [[Rose Garden]], The [[White House]]]] | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[State flowers]] | *[[State flowers]] | ||
*[[Walnut]] | *[[Walnut]] | ||
*[[Lime]] | *[[Lime]] | ||
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[[Category:Botany]] | [[Category:Botany]] | ||
[[Category:Flowers| ]] | [[Category:Flowers| ]] | ||
Revision as of 09:53, March 26, 2010
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 (insect, birds, or bats). 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.
Plants that produce flowers are called flowering plants, or angiosperms. [1] Not all kinds of plants are thus classified; for example, ferns produce spores rather than flowers and are therefore not classified as angiosperms.
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.
