What are the male reproductive parts of a flower called?

The male reproductive parts of a flower are referred to as the stamen. The stamen is composed of two main structures: the anther and the filament. The anther is where pollen is produced and stored, while the filament supports the anther and holds it in position to facilitate pollination.

In contrast, the pistil is the female reproductive structure of the flower, which includes the ovary, style, and stigma. The style is a slender stalk that connects the stigma (where pollen lands) to the ovary (which contains the ovules). The ovary itself is part of the pistil that develops into the fruit after fertilization. Understanding these terms and their functions is essential for studying plant reproduction and the overall life cycle of flowering plants.