Flower structure and function Male Structure Anther Filament Female Stigma Style Ovary Function Male Structure Anther Function Contains the pollen Filament Supports the anther Female Stigma The place where the pollen is received. Style The stalk between the stigma and the ovary. The pollen tube is inside. Ovary Contains the ovules which get fertilised by the pollen. These become seeds. The ovary then often turns into a fruit.