Which part of a flower attracts pollinators?

• A. Petal
• B. Stamen
• C. Anther
• D. Ovary

Answer: (A)

Pollinators are drawn to the flower by what petals offer—color, shape, and scent. Petals are the showy, visual cue and often the source of scents or nectar guides that lure insects or birds to the flower, guiding them to the reproductive parts for pollen transfer. The stamen and its anther are the pollen-producing parts, and the ovary houses ovules and later develops into fruit; neither is primarily meant to attract pollinators. So the part that attracts pollinators is the petals.