Describe in brief the function of various parts of female reproductive part of bisexual flower.

Explanation

(i) Sepals and petals : Sepals in the calyx cup protect the flower in the bud stage. They persist in the fruit. Petals of insect pollinated flowers are brightly colored and scented to attract bees and butterflies for pollination, They are colourless and inconspicuous in wind pollinated flowers.
(ii) Stamen : This is the male reproductive part of the flower. The anther produces pollen grains.
(iii) Carpel : It has a swollen bottom part called ovary, a middle elongated part called style and a sticky terminal part called stigma. The ovary contains ovules which contain the female gametes – the eggs.