Seed Plants Flashcards
Gymnosperms have _______ seeds.
showing
Angiosperms have _______ seeds.
hidden
What are examples of conifers?
Pine, spruce, fir, juniper, cypruss, and redwood
Monoecious means?
Male and female cones on the same tree
What forms on male cones?
Microspores (pollen)
What forms on female cones?
Megaspores (eggs)
How long does it take a seed to develop on a cone?
3 years
What type of tree is referred to as the “madien hair tree”?
Ginkgoes
What does deciduous mean?
Looses Leaves
What does diocious mean?
Male and female trees
What is the oldest tree in fossil record?
Ginkgoes
What female trees produce foul smelling fruit that has edible seeds?
Ginkgoes
What is also called ‘sago palms’?
Cycads
What is used for producing the drug ephedrine?
Gnetophytes
Gnetum and ephedra are two species
What is the most successful plant group due to speed of reproduction?
Angiosperms