PISTIL

The pistil is the term for the collective female parts -- the stigma, style and ovary. The stigma is the sticky receptacle or "landing pad" for the pollen. The style supports the stigma and is tube-like, leading to the ovary where the eggs/seeds are.

See: Stamen

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