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Plant vocab

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phloemThe vascular tissue through which food moves in some plants.
xylemThe vascular tissue through which water and nutrients move in some plants.
pollenTiny particles (male gametophytes) produced by seed plants that contain the cells that later become sperm cells.
seedThe plant structure that contains a young plant inside a protective covering.
embryoA young organism that develops from a zygote.
cotyledonA second leaf.
germinationThe sprouting of the embryo from a seed that occurs where the embryo resumes growth.
transpirationThe process by which water is lost through a plant's leaves.
gymnospermA plant that produces seeds that are not enclosed by a protective fruit.
ovuleA structure that contains an egg cell.
pollinationThe transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants.
angiospermA flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in a protective structure.
flowerThe reproductive structure of an angiosperm.
sepalLeaf-like structure that encloses the bud of a flower
petalA colorful, leaf-like structure of some flowers.
stamenA male reproductive part of a flower.
pistilThe female reproductive part of a flower.
ovaryA flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop.
fruitThe ripened ovary and other structures of an angiosperm that enclose one I or more seeds.
monocotAn angiosperm with one seed leaf.
dicotAn angiosperm that has two seed leaves.
cuticleThe waxy, waterproof layer that covers the leaves and stems of most plants.
vascular tissueThe internal transporting tissue in some plants that is made up of tube-like structures.
zygoteA fertilized egg, produced by the joining of a sperm and an egg.
stomataSmall Openings on a leaf through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can move.


Life Science
Rogers Middle School

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