Botany Basics
Why are plants essential to life on Earth?
What are the 2 main functions of stems
support and transport nutrients
What is the primary purpose of a flower?
Reproduction
What is the main function of leaves?
Photosynthesis
What are 3 functions of the plant roots?
Absorb nutrients, absorb water, anchor the plant, support the stem, store food.
What is an annual plant?
A plant that completes it's lifecycle in 1 growing season.
Point where the leaf is attached to the stem.
Node
What are the male organs of the flower called?
Anther and filament= Stamen
The large broad part of a leaf is the...
Leaf blade
What are the 2 kinds of root systems?
Taproot and Fibrous
What is a Biennial?
Plant that completes it's lifecycle in 2 years
The area on the stem that is between the leaves is called what?
Internode
What are the female organs of a flower called?
stigma, style, ovary= Pistil
The leaf blade is connected to the stem by the...
Petiole
Name 3 edible root crops
carrots, beets, turnips, sweet potatoes
What is a perennial?
Plant that lives more than 2 years
Name 3 examples of stems as foods
Potato, asparagus, celery, ginger, sugarcane
What makes a flower perfect?
It has both male and female parts
Stomata close when plants are exposed to what?
High temps, drought, low humidity, lack of water
The secondary roots off the primary root are called...
Lateral Roots
What is the function of xylem and phloem?
Phloem= transport sugars and food
What are the 3 main components of stem vasculature
xylem, phloem, cambium
What makes a flower complete?
Sepals, petals, stamens and pistils
Leaves have openings in the epidermis called...
Stomata
What is the function of the root cap?
Protect the growing tip of the root