Plant Terminology

5. The main branches off of the midrib
6. The type of root that penetrates the ground the deepest and provides the most support
11. The types of root that has large fleshy parts that stores food for the plant
12. The part of the leaf that connects the leaf to the branch
13. The type of that is partially above ground and does not penetrate the soil
16. A bud that is located in between the leaf and the branch
18. The part of the root where cells gradually mature
19. The type of root that does not penetrate the dirt deep and spreads out horizontally

1. The part of the root that protects the apex of the root as it digs through the dirt.
2. The type of root that is arial, and only grows when the plant is in distress
3. The tip of the leaf
4. The large flat part of the plant shot system
5. The leaf as a whole
7. The part of the root where the primary function is to enlarge and elongate the root
8. The part of the roots where cells grow rapidly
9. The tiny veins off of the lateral veins
10. The type of root that attaches itself to another plant and sucks all the nutrients and water from the host plant
14. The part of the root where the most absorption of water and nutrients occur
15. The outer edge of the leaf
17. The most prominent vein in the middle of the leaf