The World of Plants Unit 3 Vocabulary Review

2. stem between two nodes
4. cells that divide to produce more xylem and phloem
8. shoots sent from parasitic roots to tap into another plant's roots
10. roots that grow in unexpected places or in unexpected ways
13. point where leaf attaches to stem
14. another name for stolon
16. one large central root with many smaller roots branching out
17. a plant that grows on another plant using the host only for support
20. dead xylem cells in center of tree that no longer transport materials
23. special stems that produce new plants
24. top layer of epidermis
25. tubes that transport food from leaves back down to the roots
26. roots that tap into another plant's roots to steal nutrients and water
29. special stems that store food and have a basal plant from which new roots grow
31. region where cells line up to form vascular tissue
33. series of tubes similar to blood vessels for transporting nutrients and other chemicals through a plant
35. growth that results in thicker roots, stems, etc.
36. bud at the end of a stem

1. tubes that transport water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant
3. outer layer of cells in a young stem
5. growth that results in longer roots, stems, etc.
6. area of stem with active xylem and phloem cells
7. special stems that grab onto things
9. roots that grow above ground to absorb oxygen from the air
11. region of root that lengthens due to lengthening of cells
12. special stems that store food and new roots grow directly from
15. region where cells are actively dividing
18. roots spread out in many directions
19. tube-like projections on roots that are responsible for absorbing most of the water
21. bud growing from side of stem
22. covering that protects tip of root
27. new stem growth
28. roots growing out from the side of a stem then into the ground to provide stability
30. another name for axillary bud
32. roots that take water from the air
34. special stem for protection