Plant crossword

2. The male reproductive part of the flower, consisting of the anther and filament.
3. The female reproductive part of the flower, often shaped like a vase in the center.
6. Bud A bud located in the angle between the leaf and the stem that can develop into a branch or flower.
8. The colorful, fragrant part designed to attract pollinators for reproduction.
10. Vascular tissue that acts as a plumbing system, transporting water up from the roots.
11. Hairs Microscopic hair-like extensions on roots that maximize water absorption.
13. The main structural support that carries water and food between roots and leaves.

1. Tiny, microscopic pores on the surface of a leaf used for gas exchange.
2. Small, green, leaf-like structures that protect the flower bud before it opens.
3. Tissue that moves food (sugars) made in the leaves to the rest of the plant.
4. The solar-powered "food factory" that produces food through photosynthesis.
5. Brightly colored leaf-like parts that attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
7. Underground anchor that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
9. The ripened ovary that protects, nourishes, and helps disperse seeds.
12. The dormant, baby plant containing DNA, designed to sprout into a new plant.