pistil JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈpɪstɪl/ · pis·til
noun
- A discrete organ in the center of a flower capable of receiving pollen and producing a fruit, it is divided into an ovary, style, and stigma. Some plant species have more than one pistil per flower.
- The female reproductive organ of a flower, responsible for containing the ovules. The pistil of the flower is where the fertilization process takes place.
Did you know? The pistil is often the most prominent part of a flower, and its shape and structure can vary greatly between different plant species.