How do parts help classify plants? Lesson 2
Leaves are classified in three ways! Classifying Leaves Leaves are classified in three ways! Shape (Leaf Margin) Texture Vein Pattern Look in textbook A14-A17
Leaves A vein is a tube that carries food, water, and nutrients through a leaf. Parallel Straight lines next to each other Netted Branch out from main vein
Stem is held up by water inside it. Woody Stem is protected by bark. Classifying by Stems Soft Stem is held up by water inside it. Woody Stem is protected by bark.
Small roots that branch out over a wide area. Classifying by Roots Taproot A thick, single root. Fibrous Small roots that branch out over a wide area.
How are leaves classified?
Leaf margin Texture Vein pattern (parallel and netted)
How are stems classified?
Woody & Soft
How are roots classified?
Taproot and fibrous