Across
- 3. the top of the pistil that catches pollen grains
- 4. one large, main root with smaller roots branching off
- 7. stems grow along the ground making new plants
- 9. a new plant grows from a damaged leaf
- 12. protective covering around a seed
- 13. underground stems that produce a new plant
- 14. the main site for photosynthesis
- 16. thin growths that increase the absorption of water
- 19. several main roots that each branch off to form a mass of roots
- 20. help anchor plant to the ground
Down
- 1. produces pollen
- 2. grows down the style after pollination
- 3. new shoots sent up from roots that may form new plants asexually
- 5. structures for defense
- 6. water loss in leaves
- 8. ovary, style and stigma make up the ___
- 10. part of a flower that will become the fruit
- 11. holds up leaves; stores food in some plants
- 15. stem ___ examples include pineapple and sugar cane
- 17. male part of the flower
- 18. example of a taproot
- 19. contains and protects seeds
- 21. the stalk of the pistil