Flower type

Dale observes that the red flowered and strong stemmed penstemon have both stamens and pistils in the same flowers.

**Strong stemmed penstemon flower with both pistils (sticking out) and the stamen (in the petal shadow).** ***Image by Dale Lindgren***

Quiz

Question

These penstemon plants ___________.

To review this concept go to Flowering Principles: Plants with Perfect Flowers.

A. have perfect flowers

Correct: Stamens are the male part of the flower and pistils are the female part of the flower. Having both male and female parts in the same flower makes the flower 'perfect'.

B. are monecious

Incorrect: Stamens are the male part of the flower and pistils are the female part of the flower. Having both male and female parts in the same flower makes the flower 'perfect'.

C. are dioecious

Incorrect: Stamens are the male part of the flower and pistils are the female part of the flower. Having both male and female parts in the same flower makes the flower 'perfect'.

D. do not sexually reproduce

Incorrect: Stamens are the male part of the flower and pistils are the female part of the flower. Having both male and female parts in the same flower makes the flower 'perfect'.

Looks Good! Correct: Stamens are the male part of the flower and pistils are the female part of the flower. Having both male and female parts in the same flower makes the flower 'perfect'.

Question

If Dale wants the strong stemmed penstemon to be the male parent, he should?

To review this concept go to Flowering Principles: Plants with Perfect Flowers.

A. Remove the stamen from the flowers but be careful not to damage the pistil.

Incorrect: Removing the male parts and collecting the pollen they produce is the key. Since the remaining flower will not be needed, damage to this flower is not a problem.

B. Remove the stamen from the flowers and collect the pollen the plants are shedding, without worrying about damaging the pistil.

Correct: Removing the male parts and collecting the pollen they produce is the key. Since the remaining flower will not be needed, damage to this flower is not a problem.

C. Remove the pistil and then carefully place it in the flower of the other parent.

Incorrect: Removing the male parts and collecting the pollen they produce is the key. Since the remaining flower will not be needed, damage to this flower is not a problem.

D. Do nothing, the flower is already a male and not a female.

Incorrect: Removing the male parts and collecting the pollen they produce is the key. Since the remaining flower will not be needed, damage to this flower is not a problem.

Looks Good! Correct: Removing the male parts and collecting the pollen they produce is the key. Since the remaining flower will not be needed, damage to this flower is not a problem.

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