Gymnosperms
What are examples of gymnosperms?
Pines, firs, spruces, and redwoods
What are examples of angiosperms?
Apples, peaches, pecans, and soybeans
How are monocot flower parts arranged?
They are arranged in multiples of three
How are dicot flower parts arranged?
In multiples of 4 or 5
What is an annual?
A plant that completes its life cycle in 1 year (season).
What do gymnosperms produce?
They produce seeds that are not protected by fruit
What do angiosperms produce?
They flower and produce seeds protected by fruit or pods
How are monocot leaf veins structured?
They are structured in parallel
How are dicot leaf veins structured?
Structured in netted veins
What is a biennial?
A plant that completes its life cycle in 2 growing seasons. They have vegetative structures.
True or false: gymnosperms are non-flowering seed plants
True
True or false: angiosperms enclose their seeds but are not flowering plants
False
How are monocot vascular bundles set up?
They are scattered
How are dicot vascular bundles set up?
They are arranged in a cirlce
What is a perennial?
A plant that produces for more than 2 years (seasons).
What does gymnosperm mean in Greek?
"Naked seed"
What does angiosperm mean in Greek?
"Covered seed" or "enclosed seed"
Explain the cotyledons of a monocot.
They have 1, therefore the seedlings have 1 seed leaf
Explain the cotyledons of a dicot.
They have 2, therefore the seedlings have 2 seed leaves
What are the 2 classes of perennials?
Herbaceous and woody
What is the scientific name for a monocot?
Monocotyledon
What is the scientific name for a dicot?
Dicotyledon
What is the difference between herbaceous and woody?
Herbaceous plants are soft, and the stems get killed by frost in the winter. Woody plants have hardy stems that can survive the winter frost.