Flower Parts
The part of the flower that is the female reproductive part of a flower.
Pistil
Roots always grow downand stems always from up from a set regardless of which direction it is planted
Geotropism
Pollinators
Animals that transfer pollen from one flower to another
Name a carnivorous plant
What is a venus fly trap, Pitcher plant, etc.
Pea
What is a Legume
The male reproductive part of a flower
Stamen
Roots can sense water and grow towards it.
Hydrotropism
Cross pollination
When pollen from one plant is used by another plant to produce a seed.
How does a Venus flytrap catch an insect?
It uses special leaves that work like a mousetrap
Wheat
What is a grain
Attracts small animals and insects who get into the pollen and spread it helping flowers reproduce.
Petals
Leaves turn to face the sun to obtain maximum energy for photosynthesis
phototropism
What type of fruit is a raspberry, blackberry?
Aggregate
What do parasite plants do to obtain nutrients and water?
They steal nutrients and water from other plants
Pear
What is a Pome
It contains special cells called ovules (or seeds)
Ovary
Thigmotropism
A response to touch
What is the main purpose of a ripened fruit?
What is dispersal of seeds and ensure reproduction
What is the purpose of passenger plants?
Grow on trees to get better access to sunlight
Pecan
What is a nut
The tip of the pistil. It collects the pollen where it will begin the process of reproduction.
Stigma
Thermotropism
A response to heat or cold
Plants that require two growing periods to produce seeds
Biennials
Vines purpose and structure
Vines have their own root systems but use other plants for support
Avocado
What is a Drupe