Botany Terms flashcards are a set of cards that contain important vocabulary words related to the field of botany. These flashcards can help students learn and remember key terms used in the study of plants and their characteristics.
Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, and classification. It is a branch of biology that focuses on all aspects of plant life, from tiny mosses to towering trees.
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- Botany is the study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, and classification.
- Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food.
- Germination is the process by which a seed begins to grow into a new plant.
- Stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower, which produces pollen.
- Deciduous trees are those that shed their leaves in the fall and remain bare during the winter.
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Photosynthesis | Photosynthesis: The process by which plants use sunlight to make food. |
Chlorophyll | Chlorophyll: Green pigment in plants that helps them make food through photosynthesis. |
Stomata | Tiny openings on the surface of leaves that allow plants to exchange gases. |
Xylem | Xylem: Plant tissue that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant. |
Phloem | The tissue in plants that transports sugars and nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant. |
Pollination | Pollination: The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, leading to fertilization and the production of seeds. |
Germination | The process of a seed sprouting and growing into a plant. |
Transpiration | The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves. |
Pistil | Female reproductive organ of a flower. |
Stamen | Male reproductive part of a flower. |
Sepal | The sepals are the outer part of a flower that protect the developing bud. |
Petal | The colorful part of a flower that attracts pollinators. |
Ovary | The ovary is the female reproductive organ that produces eggs. |
Fruit | Mature ovary of a flowering plant containing seeds. |
Seed dispersal | Seed dispersal: the movement of seeds away from the parent plant to new locations. |
Root system | The roots of a plant that anchor it in the ground and absorb water and nutrients. |
Leaf morphology | Leaf morphology: The study of the physical characteristics and shapes of leaves. |
Flower structure | The parts of a flower, including the petals, stigma, style, ovary, and stamen. |
Plant hormones | Chemicals in plants that control growth and development. |
Tropism | Tropism: a plant’s growth response to a stimulus, like light or gravity. |