Gymnosperms Flashcards
1
Q
What does the work “gymnosperm” mean?
A
Naked seed
2
Q
Are all gymnosperms evergreen?
A
No. Some deciduous examples: Gingko, larch, bald cypress, dawn redwood.
3
Q
What types of leaves are found in gymnosperms?
A
Fan, needle, awl/scale-like
4
Q
What clue helps you know the White Pine?
A
5 letters, 5 needles
5
Q
Needle bunches of pine are called
A
Fascicles
6
Q
Clue to remember branch of SPRUCE
A
Leaf bases remain on twig as small “pegs”
7
Q
“Fleshy” false-fruit of yew is called
A
Aril
8
Q
How do male pollen grains get to a female pine cone?
A
They flow on wind as they have ballon-like wings
9
Q
What are cones comprised of?
A
Scales
10
Q
What does xylem conduct?
A
Water
11
Q
In a tree what does xylem develop into?
A
Wood
12
Q
What does phloem conduct?
A
Sugars
13
Q
Name the two tissues that comprise “bark”
A
Phloem and cork
