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What is a Vascular System? Came from the Latin word vasculum Meaning “vessel” or “duct” Vascular system in plants Transports water and other materials within the plant
Coniferophyta Conifers Gymnosperms Produce cones Mostly evergreen trees and shrubs With leaves modified as needles or scales
Ginkgophyta Ginkgo Gymnosperm Tree with fan like leaves Produces cone-like male reproductive structures And uncovered seeds on separate individuals
Gnetophyta Gnetophytes Gymnosperms Diverse groups of: Shrubs Vines
Anthophyta Flowering Plants Angiosperms A very diverse group inlcuding: Trees Shrubs Vines Herbs They have to produce flowers and fruits
What qualifies a vascular plant? Roots Stems Leaves
Vascular Plants In Our Area! Grasses Trees Water Lilies Sun Flowers And many more!
Quick Quiz What’s the main thing being transported through plants? 2. Name 3 parts of a plant that qualify it to be a vascular plant? 3. What’s the more common name for Anthophyta 4.Name 2 vascular plants. 5. Name 2 kinds of types of vascular plants we talked about today