Tree parts
what is located at the center of the stem
pith
has a single lolade attached to stem
what is a simple leaf
scientific study of trees
what is dendrology
a water conducting woody tissue
what is xylem
specilaized tissue
what is sieve element
what transport dissolved matter across the woody section
vascular rays
two or more leaves attached to a stem
what is a compound leaf
study the structure of an organisim
what is anatomy
long tappered cells that have pits to move water
outter layer of cells used for protection
what is epidermis
darker and does not transfer water
heartwood
leaf is narrow and long
what is a neddle leaf
life functions of an organism
what is physiology
hollow tube where dissoloved nutrients travel
what is vessel elements
large group of sieve elements
what is a sieve tube
lighter color where water still moves
sapwood
cedars cypresses junipers tiny over lapping leaves
what is a scale-leaf
groups of cells
what is tissues
conducting large amounts of plant fluid
what is a vessel
covering of waxy material
what is a cuticle
each new layer
annual rays
ridges on leaves
what is a lobed simple leaf
covering prevents water from leaving
what is a cork
carries sugars to the other parts
what is phloem
consists of a rapidly dividing mass of cells that result in plant growth
what is a meristem