Plant Structure Flashcards

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1
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Anchor Root

A

Modified root
-anchors stems to walls and other plants

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Prop roots

A

modified root
-stabilizes stem

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3
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pneumatophore

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modified root
-allows gas exchange between roots and atmosphere

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4
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storage root

A

modified root
-stores carbs and other nutrients in taproot for future use
-sugar beets

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5
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water-storage structures

A

modified stem
-cactus stems

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6
Q

stolon

A

modified stem
-produces new individual nodes above ground
-strawberries

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7
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rhizomes

A

modified stem
-produce new individuals at nodes below ground and store carbs
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8
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tuber

A

mod stem
-store carbs like starch
-potatoes

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9
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thorns

A

mod stem
-protection from herbivores

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10
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bulb

A

mod leaf
-onion leaves store food

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11
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Succulent leaves

A

mod leaf
-aloe vera leaves store water

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12
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Tendrils

A

mod leaf
-aid in climbing
-pea plant

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13
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floral mimic

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mod leaf
-attract pollinators
-red poinsettias

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14
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traps

A

mod leaf
-trap and digest insects
-pitcher plant

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