Chapter 29-30 Flashcards
are grasses that contain grains
cereals
an allergic reaction that results in sneezing, a runny nose and watering eyes
hay fever
members of the pea family and bear protein-rich seeds in pods
legumes
is the part of a flowering plant that usually contains seeds
fruit
are roots or undergrounds stems
root crops
foods derived from the leaves, stems, and roots of non-woody plants
vegetables
a plant that produces eggs and sperm
gametophyte
carries water and inorganic nutrients in one direction, from the roots to the stems and leaves
xylem
usually have 2 seed leaves in a plant embroyo
dicots
carries organic compounds in any direction
phloem
a living fossil
ginkgo
a waxy protective covering on plant surfaces that prevents water loss
cuticle
a plant that produces spores
sporophyte
usually only have 1 seed leaf
monocots
or peat moss, is a genus of moss that is a major component of peat bogs
spagnum