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Flowers

Of or realting to the reproductive part of a flowering plant. The flower facilitates the unification of sperm and eggs. Also, flowers are used by humans as decoration, romance, ritual, religion, medicine, and food source.

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eustele

Plants; Flowers

When a plant's vascular tissue develops in discrete bundles, it is said to have a eustele. See also protostele and siphonostele.

fiber

Biology; Flowers

Elongated and thickened cell found in xylem tissue. It strengthens and supports the surrounding cells.

flower

Plants; Flowers

Plant type known for their beauty, making them a subject of admiration. Flowers are often associated with romance and can be used to make an environment beautiful. There are many different types of ...

fruit

Plants; Flowers

In flowering plants, the structure which encloses the seeds. True fruits develop from the ovary wall, such as bananas and tomatoes, though not all fruits are edible, such as the dry pods of ...

grain

Biology; Flowers

The texture of wood, produced by the kinds of xylem cells present.

guard cells

Plants; Flowers

Pair of cells which surround a stomate and regulate its size by altering their shape.

gymnosperm

Plants; Flowers

A plant that produces seeds, which are not enclosed; includes any seed plant that does not produce flowers.

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