Structures
This external structure of a plant is covered with a waxy cuticle to limit water loss.
What is the leaf?
“The inside parts that can be seen by cutting or dissecting the plant
What are internal structures?
These tiny openings on leaves open and close to regulate water loss and gas exchange.
What are stomata?
The male reproductive cell
Pollen
The internal structure that carries water and other nutrients from roots to all plant parts
What is the xylem?
This sharp, pointy structure protects plants from being eaten by animals.
What are thorns?
This male part of a flower produces pollen, which is necessary for fertilization.”
What is the stamen?
This structure in leaves helps limit water loss by reducing evaporation
What is the Cuticle?
The female reproductive organ of a flower that contains the ovary.”
What is the pistil?
What is the photosynthesis?
This external structure wraps around and protects a budding flower.”
What is the sepal?
Collection of small tubes that carry materials and water up , down and through the plant parts.
what is the vascular system?
This type of bark protects trees in fire-prone environments
What is the thick bark ?
This part of the flower produces eggs and provide a place for seeds after fertilization occurs.
What is the ovary?
The internal structure that carries food from the leaves to other plant parts
What is the phloem ?
This external structure of a tree provides a protective barrier and can be thick or thin depending on the environment.
What is bark?
This internal leaf structure that draws water into leaves
What is the vein?
Water in plants is best taken in through them
What are roots ?
Birds and insects help plants reproduce by transferring this from the stamen to the pistil.
What is pollen?
Plant lives in desert and can store water in its the stem for a long time
What is the cactus ?
This colorful part of a flower attracts pollinators and protects internal structures from wind.
What are petals?
Structures are easy to see
What are external structures?
This type of bark is more likely to die in fire-prone environments
What is the thin bark ?
When animals eat fruits like red berries, they help plants reproduce by doing this with the seeds inside.
What is seed dispersal?
The male reproductive organ that produces pollens
What is the stamen ?