ovary (flower) – part of a flower's reproductive system that develops into a fruit after fertilisation

(Pronounced oh-vuh-ree)

To remember the meaning of ovary (flower), use the following mnemonic:

I over eat (ovary) when the flowers develop into fruit.

The flower's ovary is the enlarged, hollow base of the carpel (female productive organ) that contains one or more ovules, which are the structures that will develop into seeds after fertilisation. Located at the bottom of the carpel, below the style and stigma, the ovary serves as a protective chamber that houses and nourishes the developing ovules. The wall of the ovary provides protection for the ovules during their development and plays a crucial role in seed dispersal. 

After successful pollination and fertilisation occur, the ovules within the ovary develop into seeds while the ovary wall itself typically develops into a fruit. 

The number of ovules varies between plant species and determines how many seeds the resulting fruit will contain. The transformation from ovary to fruit is essential for protecting the developing seeds and facilitating their dispersal, making the ovary a critical component in plant reproduction and the continuation of plant species.