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Life Cycle and Structures of a Plant

Terms in this set (20)

Process in which seed coat splits open and a root begins to grow downward into the soil.

sprout/seedling

A tiny shoot begins to grow upward from the germinated seed.

Period of time when the plant gets taller, grows
more leaves, and makes its own food by photosynthesis.

Appear at the end of stems.

Responsible for creating new seeds if pollinated.

Process in which a pollinator (bird, insect or wind) moves pollen from one flower to another, fertilizing the flower so new seeds can grow.

Fruit or seed pod formation

Forms around the seeds to protect them until they are ready to be planted.

The fruit or seed pod opens and seeds are scattered (by wind, water, or animals) to land on/in the ground and begin germinating.

Hooks and burrs

Small hooks on seeds that attach themselves to animals so seeds can get scattered.

anchors the plant, brings water and minerals to plant from soil

holds plant up and transports water and food through plant

"food factory" for plant, using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create food (sugar) for the plant, and oxygen.

green substance in leaves and stems, needed for photosynthesis to occur

contains eggs that can be fertilized to make new seeds

receives pollen and grows a tube to the ovary to fertilize the eggs

produces pollen, a yellow powder

helps moves pollen from one flower to another, like a bee, bird, butterfly or other insect.

like small green leaves, helps protect flower before it opens

end of flower stalk

bright part of flowers that help attract the attention of pollinators like bees.

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