Parts of a flower
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Although flowers look small and simple, they are actually more complex than they seem to be. There are different parts that make up a flower and each part performs a specific function. The main parts of most flowers are as follows:
Stamens (雄 蕊) : They are the male parts which produce pollen (花粉). Pollen is a powdery substance which is carried to other plants by insects so that the other plants can make new seeds.
Pistils (雌蕊) :They are the female parts which are located at the centre of a flower. The tip of a pistil collects pollen and begins the process of reproduction.
Petals (花瓣) :They are bright, colourful parts of a flower. They can attract insects so that pollens can be transferred to other plants.
Calyx (花萼) : The calyx is at the base of a flower. It is made up of sepals (萼片) which look like small leaves. It protects the flower bud when it is developing into a flower.
■English highway
To throw a party
is an idiom which means "to have a party".
e.g. We will throw a party for Jenny's 12th birthday.
■Glossary
complex (adj) 構造複雜的
make up (phr v) 組成
reproduction (n) 繁殖
transfer (v) 轉移
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