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Inside a Cherry Blossom
Age 8 · Science
A cherry blossom has both male and female parts inside it. The stamens make pollen, and the pistil holds the ovules.
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In the picture
- The tip of a stamen: the yellow part that holds pollen.
- The pistil: the central flask-shaped part that receives pollen.
- An ovule: a tiny round seed-start inside the pistil.
Examples
- A bee visits a garden flower and yellow pollen sticks to its legs.
- A cherry tree grows small fruits after its blossoms are pollinated.
Key takeaways
- Stamens are the male parts and make pollen.
- The pistil is the female part and holds ovules.
Quiz: Inside a Cherry Blossom (Age 8)
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What do the stamens make?
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Which part is the female part of the flower?
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What does the pistil hold?
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