The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower. It typically consists of three main components: the ovary, style, and stigma. The ovary contains ovules, which can develop into seeds after fertilization. The style is a slender stalk that connects the ovary to the stigma, which is the part that receives pollen. Pistils can vary in number and structure among different plant species. In some flowers, there may be a single pistil, while others can have multiple pistils. The pistil plays a crucial role in the reproductive process of flowering plants, contributing to the formation of fruits and seeds, which are essential for plant propagation.