Pistil part

Flower Power: Decoding the Pistil Part

Crossword puzzles are a delightful way to test your vocabulary and knowledge, but sometimes you encounter clues that leave you scratching your head. This week, we’re tackling a clue that centers on a vital part of a flower – the pistil.

The clue itself might be straightforward or quite cryptic, but it likely refers to one of the three distinct parts of the pistil. To solve this puzzle, you need to understand the structure and function of the pistil, the female reproductive organ of a flower.

Think about the clue: is it hinting at the

stigma

, the sticky top portion that receives pollen? Or perhaps it’s pointing towards the

style

, the slender stalk connecting the stigma to the ovary? Could it be describing the

ovary

itself, where the seeds develop?

We’ll be exploring these possibilities in detail, analyzing common wordplay and synonyms that might be used to disguise the answer in a crossword clue. Get ready to delve into the world of botanical terminology and unlock the secret behind this intriguing clue!

Pistil part

Available Answers:

OVARY.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate Crossword – Sep 9 2024