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a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in a protective structure, most plants are angiosperms

A Flowering Plant That Produces Seeds Enclosed In A Protective Structure, Most Plants Are Angiosperms.

Angiosperm

Angiosperm Simple Definition

the plant cell layer that makes new phloem and xylem cells

The Plant Cell Layer That Makes New Phloem And Xylem Cells.

Cambium

Cambium Simple Definition

the green pigment in plants that uses light energy for photosynthesis

The Green Pigment In Plants That Uses Light Energy For Photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll Simple Definition

a flowering plant whose seeds have two leaves

A Flowering Plant Whose Seeds Have Two Leaves.

Dicot

Dicot Simple Definition

the reproductive structure of an angiosperm

The Reproductive Structure Of An Angiosperm.

Flower

Flower Simple Definition

the leaf of a fern

The Leaf Of A Fern.

Frond

Frond Simple Definition

the ripened ovary of a flower, it contains seeds

The Ripened Ovary Of A Flower, It Contains Seeds.

Fruit

Fruit Simple Definition

the growth of a new plant from a seed

The Growth Of A New Plant From A Seed.

Germination

Germination Simple Definition

a plant that bears seeds in cones, instead of fruit

A Plant That Bears Seeds In Cones, Instead Of Fruit.

Gymnosperm

Gymnosperm Simple Definition

a flowering plant with one seed leaf

A Flowering Plant With One Seed Leaf.

Monocot

Monocot Simple Definition

a low-growing plant that lacks true vascular tissue, like moss

A Low-growing Plant That Lacks True Vascular Tissue, Like Moss.

Nonvascular Plant

Nonvascular Plant Simple Definition

the lower part of a pistil that produces seeds in ovules

The Lower Part Of A Pistil That Produces Seeds In Ovules.

Ovary Flower

Ovary Flower Simple Definition

the ovary of a flower, it contains eggs

The Ovary Of A Flower, It Contains Eggs.

Ovule

Ovule Simple Definition

colored leaf-like part of a flower

Colored Leaf-like Part Of A Flower.

Petal

Petal Simple Definition

the vascular tissue that transports food in plants

The Vascular Tissue That Transports Food In Plants.

Phloem

Phloem Simple Definition

the female reproductive organ of a flower

The Female Reproductive Organ Of A Flower.

Pistil

Pistil Simple Definition

tiny grains that contain the male gametophytes of a flower

Tiny Grains That Contain The Male Gametophytes Of A Flower.

Pollen

Pollen Simple Definition

the transfer of plant pollen from the male to the female reproductive structure

The Transfer Of Plant Pollen From The Male To The Female Reproductive Structure.

Pollination

Pollination Simple Definition

a thin rootlike structure that absorbs nutrients and anchors nonvascular plants

A Thin Rootlike Structure That Absorbs Nutrients And Anchors Nonvascular Plants.

Rhizoid

Rhizoid Simple Definition

an underground stem of ferns that stores food

An Underground Stem Of Ferns That Stores Food.

Rhizome

Rhizome Simple Definition

a plant embryo in a protective covering

A Plant Embryo In A Protective Covering.

Seed

Seed Simple Definition

a leaf like structure below the petals, it protects the flower when it is a bud

A Leaf Like Structure Below The Petals, It Protects The Flower When It Is A Bud.

Sepal

Sepal Simple Definition

a reproductive cell that can grow into a new plant

A Reproductive Cell That Can Grow Into A New Plant.

Spore

Spore Simple Definition

the male reproductive part of a flower

The Male Reproductive Part Of A Flower.

Stamen

Stamen Simple Definition

the loss of water vapor through the stomata in a plant’s leaves

The Loss Of Water Vapor Through The Stomata In A Plant’s Leaves.

Transpiration

Transpiration Simple Definition

a change in a plant’s growth in response to external factors, like growing towards the light

A Change In A Plant’s Growth In Response To External Factors, Like Growing Towards The Light.

Tropism

Tropism Simple Definition

a plant with specialized tissue to move water and nutrients

A Plant With Specialized Tissue To Move Water And Nutrients.

Vascular Plant

Vascular Plant Simple Definition

plant tissue that moves water and nutrients up from the roots

Plant Tissue That Moves Water And Nutrients Up From The Roots.

Xylem

Xylem Simple Definition

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