Chapter 6 Plants Vocabulary

3. vascular plants that have flowers, and their seeds are protected inside a fruit
7. the first root that emerges from a seed
8. a coiled up frond, that resembles the top of a violin
9. this is the part of the plant that is tucked between the xylem and the phloem, these cells divide and reproduce to grow wider each year.
11. xylem and phloem tubes are grouped together in what is called __________ _________.
12. is a plant that lives only for one growing season (usually a flower)
13. thin, rootlike structures that mosses have instead of roots
15. are tiny seed leaves of the plant embryo
17. these are roots that never touch the soil, like in rainforests or areas of high humidity
18. this is the root that grows straight down into the soil and has smaller roots branching off it.
19. are called dicots, and have two cotyledons in their seeds
20. these are the type of stem that is soft and green, like the stems of most flowers and vegetables.
21. do not have flowers and their seeds are usually produced inside cones
22. is a plant that can live for three or more years, it produces new seeds year after year
24. is a plant that needs two growing seasons to fully develop

1. these are the leafy branches of a fern that can grow from one rhizome
2. plants with tubelike structures that transport water from the roots to the stems and leaves
4. this is the part of the plant that carries sugars and food throughout the plant
5. this is the part of the plant that carries water and minerals from the roots to the top of the plant
6. underground stems (horsetails have these)
10. plants without tubelike structures, they lack roots and tissues for conducting water, and do not have stems
14. these are thin roots that spread out in all directions
16. are called monocots and have one cotyledon in their seeds
23. these are the majority of gymnosperms, they are tall, straight trees, but some are woody shrubs