Roots
this type of root grows straight down from the stem
taproot
protective, outermost layer
connects the leaf to the main stem or branch
petiole
protects the plant and attracts pollinators
petal
This plant has a receptacle that turns into a fruit
strawberry
cells are longer and more specialized
area of cell elongation
responsible for secondary growth
cork
very tip of the leaf where blade comes to a point
apex
female reproductive cell
ovum
This is why we hand pollinate our squash
there aren't pollinators in the greenhouse
cells in this area multiply in two different directions
area of cell division
carries manufactured food to where it is stored
phloem
area where the petiole makes contact with the blade
base
1st part of the flower to form
sepal
White flowers can attract this pollinator at night
Moth
cells become fully developed here
area of cell maturation
tissue in the middle of a stem
pith
large vein running down the middle of the plant
midrib
connects ovary to stigma and houses pollen tubes
style
This type of flower has 3 petals
monocot
Has hair like roots
fibrous
cambium
leaf as a whole
blade
houses the male gametes (pollen)
anther
This type of plant has 5 petals
dicot