Greek names or meanings of plant parts.
In Greek what is the meaning of gymnosperms?
Naked seed
Monocotyledons means what?
Mono means one
An embryonic leaf which becomes the seed leaf
Cotyledon
What is the function of the stem?
To support the plant
In Greek what is the meaning of Angiosperms?
Covered seed or Enclosed seed
Dicotyledons means what?
Di means two
Plant that completes their life cycle in one year
Annuals
What is the function of the leaves?
To make food for the plant
What is the Greek word for the root of a plant?
Rhiza
What does germinate mean?
Start to grow
Plant that completes their life cycle in two growing seasons
Biennials
What is the function of the flower?
To make seeds
What is the Greek word for the stem of a plant?
Kaulos
What is a plant called when it has a root and two leaves?
A seedling
Plants that produce for more than two growing seasons
Perennials
What is one function of the roots?
To anchor the plant or absorb food from the soil
What is the Greek word for a flower?
Anthos
When do plants make their seeds?
After they are a mature plant and they are pollinated
Plants with hardy stems that can survive winter frost
"Woody"
Which part of the plant turns into a fruit?
The flower