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Plant Parts
Plant definitions
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Science
3rd Grade
05/25/2007

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Term
Pistil
Definition
Makes seeds, top is sticky (stigma)
Term
Anther
Definition
Makes Pollen
Term
Sepal
Definition
Protects flower bud when growing
Term
Petal
Definition
Attracts insects
Term
Seed
Definition
Grows new plant
Term
Ovary
Definition
Where seeds are stored
Term
Leaves
Definition
Used to make food for the plant
Term
Flower
Definition
Makes seeds
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Stem
Definition
Supports plant and delivers water and minerals
Term
Root
Definition
Holds plant in place and delivers water
Term
Chlorophyll
Definition
Make green substance
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Trunk
Definition
Hard stem of a tree
Term
Pollen
Definition
Powdery dust make by anther
Term
Midrib
Definition
Center part of a leaf
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Vein
Definition
Carries water to all parts of the blade
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Botanist
Definition
Scientist who studies plants
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What is the job of an Embryo?
Definition
To start a new plant (baby plant)
Term
What does the "seed coat" do?
Definition
Protect the seed
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Why does a seed have stored food?
Definition
To give nutrition for growing
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Why do plants need insects?
Definition
To spread pollen to make new plants
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Why do insects need plants?
Definition
Some use pollen, some use nectar to make honey
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