Botany & Plant Biology 1-17
15 entries in the Botany & Plant Biology compendium.
RadicleThe embryonic root that first emerges from a germinating seed.RhizomeModified subterranean stem storing nutrients and enabling vegetative reproduction.SepalGreen floral part that protects buds and supports petals.StamenMale reproductive organ of a flower, producing pollen.StarchA polysaccharide energy store in plants and human staple.Stele (biology)Central vascular cylinder of roots and stems in vascular plants.StolonHorizontal connection between parts of an organism.StrobilusA compact reproductive structure found across many land plant groups.TaprootA large, central root that grows straight down.TendrilThread-like plant organ used for climbing and attachment.ThallusUndifferentiated vegetative body of certain non-vascular organisms.TuberEnlarged plant storage organs derived from stems or roots.TwigThin branch used for identification, fire, and animal tools.VineA plant with trailing or climbing stems, often using supports.XylemVascular tissue that transports water upward in plants.
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