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Roots
Flowers
Stems
Leaves
Valentine's Day
100
Name the two different root systems.
What is fibrous and taproot
100
The part of the flower that is neither male nor female and usually are colorful lead like structures.
What is a petal
100
This part of the stem brings water and minerals up and into the plant.
What is xylem
100
The process of making food is called _________________.
What is photosynthesis
100
A stripped carnation has this meaning. (Hint: you may not want them at a wedding)
What is NO
200
Explain what root hair do to help the plant.
What is increase surface area and water absorption.
200
Stalk-like, male reproductive organ.
What is a filament
200
This part of the stem carries food back and forth throughout the plant.
What is phloem
200
*DAILY DOUBLE*(If answered correctly team gets double the points) The ____________ is the waxy upper layer of the leaf.
What is cuticle
200
A white rose commonly has this meaning.
What is purity
300
A plant's health is very closely tied to its roots. Name 2 of the 3 characteristics of a healthy root system.
What is white, smells fresh, and spread out.
300
A flower that has sepals, petals, pistils, and stamens.
What is a complete flower
300
The inside of the bud at the end of the stem.
What is the terminal bud
300
Vein arrangement in a leaf with one main vein extending from the base.
What is pinnate venation
300
A dozen long stemmed red roses cost $99.95. TRUE or FALSE?
What is FALSE (89.95)
400
The protective portion of the root that protects the apical meristem.
What is the root cap
400
A swollen base containing eggs.
What is an ovary
400
The spongy tissue in the stems that stores and transports nutrients throughout the plant.
What is the pith.
400
Three or more leaves that are attached at a node.
What is a whorled leaf arrangement
400
A tiger lily means these two things.
What is wealth and pride
500
Name three functions of roots.
What is storage of food, absorption of water and minerals, anchorage and support for the plant.
500
A lily is an incomplete flower. TRUE or FALSE?
What is FALSE.
500
Explain how the maple syrup process works.
What is 40 degrees F, march-april, 40 to 1 gallons.
500
Name the five internal leaf anatomy parts we talked about.
What is cuticle, epidermis, mesophyll, stomata, guard cells
500
*DAILY DOUBLE* (If team answers correctly they get double the points.) What percentage of men purchase flowers or plants on Valentine's Day?
What is 61%