Plant groups
what is a gymnosperms
a plant that produces seeds not protected by a fruit
what are annuals
plants that complete their life cycle in one year (or one season)
what are woody perennials
plants with hardy stems that can survive winter frost
what is a angiosperms
plants that flower and produce seeds protected by fruit or pods
what is a biennial plant
plants that complete their life cycle in two growing seasons
grows vegetative structures (roots, stems, leaves) in the first year and then after a period of dormancy during cold months, it will produce flowers and seeds before dying
what are herbaceous perennials
plants that have soft stems that are killed by frost
what is a cotyledon
an embryonic leaf which become the seed leaf
what is a perennials plant
plants that produce for more than two years or growing seasons
may die back during the winter months and then return from their rootstock
what is a monocotyledon plant
seeds have one cotyledon therefore the seedlings have one seed leaf
the vascular bundles are scattered
the leaves have parallel veins
flower parts are in multiples of three
what is a dicotyledon
seeds have two cotyledons therefore the seedlings have two seed leaves
the vascular bundles are arranged in a circle
the leaves have netted veins
flower parts are in multiples of four or five