science

chapter12

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gymnosperm

vascular seed plant whose seeds are not enclosed

non vascular plants

plants that lack specialized tissues

vascular plant

a plant that has specialized tissues

angiosperm

a flowering plant that produces seeds within a fruit

rhizoid

a rootlike structure that holds plants in place

rhizome

underground stem that produces leaves

pollen

contains the male gametophyte of seed plants

pollination

the transfer of pollen

xylem

tissue that provides support and produces water

phloem

tissue that conducts food

sepal

protects the flower bud

petal

brightly colored leaf shape parts of a flower

stamen

the male reproductive structure of a flower

pistil

the female reproductive part of a flower

ovary

the lower part of a pistil