The various flower parts are attached to a modified branch called the ____.

A) style
B) receptacle
C) stigma
D) filament
E) sepal

Receptacle

The receptacle is the part of a flower stalk where the parts of the flower are attached, including the base that connects the flower to the stem.

Flower Parts

The components of a flower, including petals, sepals, stamens, and pistils, which are involved in reproduction through the processes of pollination and fertilization.

Modified Branch

A plant structure that has evolved from a basic branch form to serve a different function, such as a cactus spine or a climbing tendril.