Flowering and Non-Flowering Plants
Plants that produce flowers are called _____.
Flowering plants
The transfer of pollen is called _____.
Pollination
What do we call the process of seeds moving away from the parent plant?
Seed dispersal
What is germination?
The process of a seed growing into a new plant
Plants that do not produce flowers are called _____.
Non-flowering plants
Which part of the flower produces pollen?
Anther
What spreads seeds inside fruits that can stick to animal fur or clothing?
Animals or Humans
What protects the seed from damage?
Give one example of a flowering plant.
Rose, mango, gumamela, etc.
What attracts insects to flowers with bright colors?
Petals
Seeds with wings or fluff are spread by _____.
Wind
Why do seeds need to absorb water for germination?
Water softens the seed coat so the first root can break through
Give one example of a non-flowering plant.
Fern, moss, pine, etc.
What color are wind-pollinated flowers usually?
Dull or not brightly colored
Seeds that float are usually spread by _____.
Water
Name two conditions needed for germination.
Water, air, warmth, and sometimes light
What do flowering plants produce that non-flowering plants do not?
Flowers, fruits, and seeds
Why don’t wind-pollinated flowers have a strong scent?
They do not need to attract insects
Why is it important for seeds to spread away from the parent plant?
To reduce competition for light, water, and nutrients
Why does a seed use stored food during germination?
o provide energy until the plant can make its own food