Plant Parts
make energy for the plant through photosynthesis
leaves
male part of the flower
stamen
central vein of the leaf
midrib
the thickest part, grows down
primary root
Holds up anther
filament
transports water and nutrients throughout the plant
stem
female part of the flower
pistil
the part of the leaf that attaches to the stem
petiole
not as thick as primary, grow out to the side
secondary roots
style
absorb water and nutrients; anchor the plant
roots
attract insects for pollination
petals
the flat part of the leaf
blade
thin, fine roots that absorb water and nutrients
root hairs
becomes the fruit
ovary
produce new plants
seed
where pollen lands
stigma
place where leaves or buds are attached
node
on the end, protects and guides the tip
root cap
becomes the the seeds
ovules
performs reproduction and becomes the fruit and seed
flower
contains the pollen
anther
the bud at the tip of the stem
terminal bud
root that grows straight down, found in weeds
tap root
helps spread the seed
fruit