Roots and Leaves
Across
- 4. the part that connects a leaf to a branch
- 7. destructive process prevented by roots
- 8. green pigment that aids photosynthesis
- 12. root system with many sizes and branches
- 14. roots do this for a plant
- 16. one main root
- 18. how plants convert light energy to sugar
Down
- 1. underground stem that stores starch
- 2. waxy coating of a leaf
- 3. palmate or pinnate or parallel
- 5. underground stem with many layers
- 6. tendency to grow toward gravity
- 9. the border or edge of a leaf
- 10. tiny projections which absorb water
- 11. holes underneath leaves
- 13. a leaf composed of many leaflets
- 15. movement of water out of the stomata
- 17. opposite or whorled or alternate leaves