Flower Facts for Kids

Flower is a special part of a plant. You might also hear flowers called a bloom or blossom. They grow on a thin stem or stalk that holds them up. Flowers have colorful petals. Inside the petals are the parts that make pollen and seeds.

Flowers are how flowering plants, also known as Angiosperms, reproduce. Many plants have very colorful flowers. When a plant flowers or is flowering, it means this colorful part is growing and opening up. There are many different kinds of flowers all over the world. Even in very cold places like the Arctic, flowers can grow for a few months each year.

Flowers can grow by themselves on a plant, or they can grow together in a group called an inflorescence.

Four Main Flower Parts

Flowers usually have four main parts, starting from the outside:

1. The perianth, which are the protective and colorful parts.
2. The calyx: These are the outermost parts, often green. They protect the rest of the flower when it's still a bud.
3. The corolla: These are the petals. They are thin, soft, and brightly colored. Their job is to attract pollinators.

The Parts for Reproduction

• The androecium: This is the male part of the flower, made up of stamens.
• The gynoecium: This is the female part of the flower.

Learn more about flowers here: Flower Information (Kiddle)