Leaves
Roots
Stems
Flowers
Definitions
Plant Structures
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What term describes a leaf that has a single blade?
Simple Leaf
What term describes leaves that are arranged in pairs on the stem?
Opposite Leaves
What is the waxy layer that covers the tops and bottoms of leaves called?
Cuticle
What term describes a leaf that has leaflets attached to the petiole?
Compound Leaf
What term describes three of more leaves at the same place on a stem?
Whorled leaves
What type of root has a central, fleshy root that grows deeper than the rest?
Tap Root
Which section of the root transports ions to the center of the root?
Cortex
Roots that cling to walls and objects for support are called?
Aerial Roots
Which part of the root do lateral roots come from?
Pericycle
What is the outer layer of cells called?
Epidermis
What two types of cells make up vascular tissue?
Xylem and Phloem
What is the area in the center of the stem called?
The Cortex
What type of tissue makes up wood?
Xylem
How can you tell how old a tree is?
Growth Rings
What is the second type of stem besides woody?
Herbaceous
What flower part provides a landing place for pollinators?
Petal
What is the male part of a flower?
Stamen
What are flowers that have both stamens and pistils called?
Perfect Flowers
What is the female part of the flower?
Pistil
Which two parts make up the stamen?
Filament and Anther
Broad, flat structure that traps light energy for photosynthesis.
Leaf
Plant organ that absorbs water and minerals from the soil and transports food
Root
Part of plant that provides support for upright growth and transports food.
Stem
Part of a plant that contains reproductive organs
Flower
A swollen, underground stem or leaf
Tuber
What are the openings on leaves that control gas exchange called?
Stomata
What type of cells make up bark?
Phloem
What are the cells called that control the opening and closing of stomata on leaves?
Guard cells
What flower part is leaf-like, under the petals, and circles around the stem?
Sepals
Which type of vascular tissue transports food from the leaves to the rest of the plant?
Phloem