How do flowers have babies?

Flowers produce seeds, which are their way of making "babies". Here's a breakdown of how it works:

The Key Players

First, let's understand the basic parts involved:

Flower Part	Function
Anther	Located at the tip of the stamen, it produces pollen, which carries the male reproductive cells.
Stamen	The male part of the flower, consisting of the anther and filament.
Filament	The stalk that supports the anther.
Ovary	The female part of the flower where the ovules (female reproductive cells) are located.

Pollen Transfer: The anther produces pollen. This pollen needs to reach the female part of the flower, the ovary. This transfer can happen through various means, like wind, water, or animals such as bees.
Fertilization: Once the pollen reaches the ovary, it combines with the female gamete (ovule). The reference states that: "Once the pollen reaches the ovary, it combines with the female gamete to make a seed, or ovule". This combining is known as fertilization.
Seed Development: The fertilized ovule develops into a seed.
Fruit Development: The ovary, where the seed(s) are located, often develops into a fruit, which can help protect the seed and aid in its dispersal.

Think of it like this:

The anther is like a dad, making the pollen which is like sperm.
The ovary contains the eggs or ovules.
When the pollen reaches the ovary, it combines with the female gamete to form a seed, which is like the baby plant.

This seed is then capable of growing into a new plant, continuing the cycle of flower reproduction.