This part of the flower attracts pollinators
The petals
Name part J
The Ovary
What do you call a leaf that has only one leaf blade on the petiole?
Simple Leaf
Name 2 functions of the stem.
Support the plant
Move water and nutrients
Store food
Make food
This type of specialized stem has fleshy leaves such as an onion
Bulb
This type of root has one main root and several secondary roots that branch out from there.
Tap Root
This part of the flower makes the pollen
The Anther
Name part B
The petals
The large, broad part of the the leaf is called what?
The leaf blade
The part of the stem where leaves attach is called what?
The node
This is a thick underground stem that has nodes, buds, or scale-like leaves such as hostas and snake plants
Rhizomes
Name 2 functions of roots
Anchor plant
Take up water and nutrients
Store food
This part of the flower protects the developing bud
The Sepals
Name part C
The Stamen
The vein that runs through the center of the leaf is called the...
Midrib
This tissue in the stem carries food produced in the leaves DOWN to the rest of the plant.
The phloem
A horizontal stem that lies above the ground and produces roots at nodes or the tip such as strawberries.
Stolons
This type of root system does NOT have a main root, but instead, multiple roots of the same size like in grass plants.
Fibrous roots
This part of the flower holds up the anther
The Filament
Name part G
The Stigma
What part of the leaf opens and closes to allow for the exchange of gases?
The stoma or stomata
This tissue carries water and nutrients from the soil UP to the leaves to help the plant produce food.
The Xylem
A short, thickened stem that usually grows underground. The Irish potato and tuberous begonia are examples.
Tuber
This root structure protects the tip of the root as it grows through the soil.
Root Cap
This part of the flower connects the ovary to the stigma
The style
Name part D
What do we call the waxy surface of the leaf that serves to reduce water loss?
The cuticle
The part of the stem where growth occurs
Apical meristem (the tip of the stem)
This is a thick, fleshy, juicy stem. Cactus, moss rose, and jade plant are examples.
Succulent stems
Which root structure greatly increases the surface area to allow for the uptake of water and nutrients?
Root Hairs