Exam 1 Flashcards
what greek words make up angio sperm
angeion and sperma
what do ageion and sperma mean
receptacle & seed
what phylum are angiosperms in
magnoliaphyta
part of the plant that facilitates reproduction and is found at the end of the stalk (peduncle)
flower
stalk that connects the flower to the plant
peduncle
enlarged tip of the peduncle where the floral organs are attached
receptacle
group of florets on a common axis
inflorescence
spore producing organ
sporangium
gamete producing organ
gametangium
what are the different types of inflorescences
umbel, spike, capitulum
what are the two classes of angiosperm
moncotyledonae & dicotyledonae
root with pith
scattered stem vasculature
parallel veins
floral organs in 3s
moncotyledonae
example of a monocotyledonae
lily, palm, orchid, grass
root with central xylem
ring pattern vasculature
netted veins
floral organs in 4s or 5s
dicotyledonae
example of dicotyledonae
oak, sunflower, roses, cacti
what are the four floral organs
sepals, petals, carpel, stamen
outermost organ that protects the flower
plural: calyx
sepal
organ that attracts pollinators
plural: corolla
petals
male flower organ that produces pollen/sperm
plural: androecium
stamen
what two organs make up the stamen
anther and filament
female flower organ that produces ovule and eggs
plural: gynoecium
carpel
what does the carpel consist of
stigma, style, ovary
complete flower
has all four floral organs
incomplete flower
has three floral organs