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Intro Hort Unit 3

The following terms deal with the terms associated with parts of the plant and their functions.

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LeavesPart of the plant, producing all food that is used by the plant and stored for later use.
WhorledArranged in a circle around the stem.
PetioleLeaf stalk
BladeFlat part of the leaf.
MidribLarge center vein, from which all other leaf veins extend.
VeinsForms the leaf structural frame work.
MarginsEdges of the plant leaf.
EpidermisSingle layer of cells the form the skin of the leaf.
Guard CellsOpen and close a small space or poer on the underside of the leaf
StomaOpening that allow the leaf to breathe and transpire.
TranspireGive off moisture, sweating of the plant.
ChloroplastFood-making cells.
PhotosynthesisProcess by which carbon dioxide and water in the presence of light areconverted to sugar and oxygen.
RespirationIn process that consumes oxygen and breathe out of carbon dioxide.
StemPart of the plant that provides support and systems for movement of materials.
LenticelsOutside of stem, breathing pores.
Terminal BudGives length to the stem, found at the top tip of stem.
Axillary BudBud that forms the branches of the stems.
XylemWater and minerals travel up the stem through this system
PhloemManufactured food travels down from the leaves to the roots.
CambiumProvide new cells of the stem.
DicotTwo seed leaf, cotyledons.
MonocotsOne seed leaf, cotyledon.
RootsPart of the plant that stores food and anchor the plants.
Root CapAt end of the roots, part that increase the length of the root.
Root HairsAbsorb smoisture and minerals which are conducted to the larger roots and to the stem of the plant.
PollinationThe releasing of the pollen.
SeedThe most common way plants reproduce in nature.
Complete FlowerFlower that has both male and female parts.
StamenMale part of the flower.
AntherProduces the pollen in the flower.
FilamentHolds the anther in the flower.
PistalFemale part of the flower
OvulesThe eggs of the flower
StigmaSticky part of the flower to catch pollen
StyleTube leading to the ovary.
Incomplete FlowerHas only the male part or the female part of the flower.
Sepals (Calyx)Green leaflike part of the flower that cover and protect the flower bud before it opens.
CorallaThe leaves of the flower that attracts the flower, the petals.
ReceptacleStem of the flower


Milbank Agriculture Education Instructor
Milbank High School
Milbank, SD

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