2.1 Flashcards
A group of structures designed to function together as a unit to perform a particular job for an organism
System
A structure within a system that has a definite form and performs a definite function or function for the system.
Organ
The flat portion of the leaf
Blade
Attached the blade to the stem
Petiole
Small leaf-like or scale like structures. That help to cover the leaf when it was developed.
Stipules
Contain developing leaf or stem structures
Buds
Has one blade on every petiole
Simple leaves
Has more than one leaf on every petiole
Compound leaves
The points that Where leaves grow of of the stem
Nodes
When two leaves grow from each node
Opposite
When only one leaf grows from each node in an alternate aiding pattern of the branch
Alternate
When there are 3 or more leaves growing from each node.
Whorled
Plants that have a cluster of leaves growing around the base of the plant
Rosette