M8: FLOWERS Flashcards
(84 cards)
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the MOST ATTRACTIVE part of the plant
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FLOWER
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REPRODUCTIVE part of the plant
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FLOWER
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flower begins as an ____
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EMBRYONIC PRIMORDIUM
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spore producing
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PLERIDOPHYTA
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parts that are not involved in reproduction
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ACCESSORY PARTS
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A peduncle or pedicel SWELLS AT ITS TIP into a small pad
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RECEPTACLE
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FLOWERING PLANTS
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GYMNOSPERMS
ANGIOSPERMS
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naked seeds
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GYMNOSPERMS
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The OUTERMOST WHORL typically consists of three to five small, usually green, SOMEWHAT LEAF LIKE
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SEPAL
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the COLLECTIVE TERM for all the sepals of a flower is
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CALYX
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a SPECIALIZED BRANCH at the tip of a stalk
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PEDUNCLE
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BRANCHLETS of smaller stalks
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PEDICELS
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collectively term for PETALS that are usually thin, soft, and colored to attract animals that help the process of pollination
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COROLLA
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collectively term for the CALYX and COROLLA
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PERIANTH
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specialized leaves that may be as colorful as petals and
can ATTRACT POLLINATORS THE WAY PETALS DO (a leaf that looks like a petal)
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BRACTS
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petals and sepals look alike
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TEPALS
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parts of flower that are involved in REPRODUCTION
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ESSENTIAL PARTS
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the MALE REPRODUCTIVE PART of the flower
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STAMEN
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stamen is made up of ___ and _____
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FILAMENT AND ANTHER
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stamen is made up of filament and anther, which produces the ____
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POLLEN
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this holds the anther
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FILAMENT
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sac that contains SPORANGIA
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ANTHER
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spores that turn into pollen grains
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SPORANGIA
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the FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE PART of a flower
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PISTIL
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receives the male pollen grains during fertilization
STIGMA
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a TUBE ON TOP OF THE OVARY, it allows pollen grain to travel from stigma to ovule
STYLE
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PRODUCES OVULES
OVARY
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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE EGG CELLS
OVULES
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OVULE BEARING LEAVES that extends to the style
CARPEL
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PRODUCT of reproduction
SEED
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calyx and corolla are ABOVE the ovary
INFERIOR OVARY
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calyx and corolla are BELOW the ovary
SUPERIOR OVARY
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the process of sexual reproduction of a flower begins with ____
POLLINATION
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it is a process in which the pollen grains from the flower anther are TRANSFERRED TO THE STIGMA
POLLINATION
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a part of sexual reproduction that takes place after pollination
FERTILIZATION
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it is a process of FUSION OF THE POLLEN GRAINS with the ovum to form the zygote
FERTILIZATION
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FERTILIZATION forms ___
ZYGOTE
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groups of several to hundreds of flowers that MAY ALL OPEN AT THE SAME TIME, or they may follow an orderly progression to maturation
INFLORESCENCES
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in pollination, the pollen grains from the flower anther is transferred to the ____
STIGMA
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a FRUIT develops from an ___
OVARY
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a SEED develops from an ___
OVULE
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This process occurs when the pollen grains from the anther is DEPOSITED on the stigma of the same flower, or another flower on the same plant.
SELF-POLLINATION
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This process occurs when the pollen grains are TRANSFERRED from the anther of one flower into the stigma of another flower of DIFFERENT PLANT OF THE SAME SPECIES.
CROSS-POLLINATION
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petals are SMALL inconspicuous, SOMETIMES ABSENT. if present, NOT BRIGHTLY COLORED
WIND POLLINATED
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petals are large, brightly colored, conspicuous
INSECT POLLINATED
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there is no scent
WIND POLLINATED
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it is often scented
INSENT P
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the nectar is ABSENT
WIND
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the nectar is PRESENT
INSECT
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pollen is produced in LARGE QUANTITIES, light, smooth pollen grains
WIND
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pollen is LESS PRODUCED, pollen grains larger, sculptured walls
INSECT
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anthers move FREELY
WIND
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anthers are FIXED TO FILAMENTS AND POSITIONED
INSECT
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stigma is HANGING OUTSIDE the flower to trap pollen
WIND
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stigma is SMALL INCLOSED within the flower
INSECT
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the WORLD'S LARGEST FLOWER that grows in the rainforests of southeast asia
RAFFKESIA ARNOLDII
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Rafflesia arnoldii is also known as the
CORPSE FLOWER
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a flower that smells like dead flesh
RAFFLESIA ARNOLDII
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where does rafflesia arnoldii usually grows
SOUTHEAST ASIA
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* Treatment of MIGRAINE HEADACHES
* Induces ABORTION and treat problems with MENSTRUATION
* Insecticide
* Dilutes bronchial mucus
FEVERFEW
Chrysanthemum parthenium or Tanacetum parthenium
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* Relief for those suffering from a FEVER, HEADACHE OR COMMON COLD.
* The cooled liquid can also be applied as a compress to SOOTHE TIRED EYES.
CHRYSANTHEMUM
Chrysanthemum morifolium
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* Aka Jamestown weed or Devil’s breath
* Active compound: SCOPALAMINE
* Used for KNOCKOUT DROPS and for ASTHMA
* HIGHLY POISONOUS AND FATAL
* Used as recreational PSYCHOACTIVE DRUG.
JIMSON WEED
Datura stramonium
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Jimson weed is also known as
Jamestown weed or Devil's breath
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active compound of jimson weed
SCOPALAMINE
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* Promote RESTFUL SLEEP
* Aid in BALANCING IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
JUJUBE
Ziziphus jujuba
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* Effective against form of CANCER.
CAMPTOTHECA
Camptotheca acuminate
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* Helps greatly with ULCERS and MENSTRUAL CRAMPS.
* It can also be used as a
wash for GARGLING in cases of SORE THROATS.
SUNFLOWER
Helianthus annuus
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* Contain VITAMIN C
* The petals can be eaten raw to increase BLOOD CIRCULATION, and they also RELIEVE DEPRESSION.
* Acts as a MILD LAXATIVE.
* A paste or cream made from the petals does wonders to IMPROVE the condition of the SKIN, especially on the face.
ROSE
Genus Rosa
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* Given as a tea for DIABETES and HTN.
* Has beneficial properties towards diseases that include leukemia, cancer and
HODGKIN'S DISEASE.
ROSY PERIWINKLE
Catharanthus roseus
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* Treatment for SYPHILIS as well as less severe ailments.
* Tea made with this flower helps to relieve fevers, coughs and colds, and digestive problems.
BLUE LOBELIA
Lobelia siphilitica
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* Effective in treating RESPIRATORY and related LUNG PROBLEMS.
* If ingested, it can be used for
INTERNAL CLEANSING and PAIN RELIEF.
* Direct application to the skin in the form of a POULTICE can help
to REDUCE SWELLING or HEAL WOUNDS.
BUTTERFLY WEED
Asclepias tuberosa
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Butterfly weed is applied directly to the skin in the form of
POULTICE
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* Not addictive and DO NOT HAVE ANY OPIUM in the plant.
* Help with DEPRESSION and FATIGUE.
* Help reduce ANXIETY and INSOMNIA
CALIFORNIA POPPY
Eschscholzia californica
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* Aid in digestive issues,
STOMACH ULCERS and ULCERS.
* Sipping this brew before bedtime can help to WARD OFF INSOMNIA and ANXIETY.
JASMINE
Jasminum officinale
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* Medicine for BLOOD CLEANSING and disorders, BLADDER PROBLEMS, and physical
injuries.
* It also works on a mental level in helping to alleviate depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia and similar disorders.
GARDENIA
Gardenia jasminoides
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* Used to create an ANTIBACTERIAL GARGLE WASH for SORE THROATS.
* SKIN RASHES OR INFLAMMATION are
also effectively treated by applying a paste made from the flowers
HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera sempervirens
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the paste of honeysuckle that is used to treat skin rashes or inflammation is made from its
FLOWERS
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* Used as TONIC that reduces fever and to get rid of INTERNAL PARASITES.
* SKIN BURNS OR WOUNDS are soothed and heal well
LILAC
Syringa vulgaris
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* Has an ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES used as remedy against COLDS AND FLU.
* It is also useful in treating
INFECTION OF THE LUNGS, bladder and reproductive organs.
NASTURTIUM
Tropaeolum majus
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* can be used as a GENTLE SEDATIVE and MENTAL RELAXANT.
* It is especially useful when BATTLING INSOMNIA OR STRESS.
SNAPDRAGON
Antirrhinum majus
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* Potent against SORE THROATS, BRONCHITIS, congested chests, rheumatism and arthritis.
* It can also be used to improve CIRCULATION OF THE BLOOD.
HYSSOP
Agastache rugose
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* Used as an EMMENAGOGUE
(stimulates the uterus to increase menstrual flow).
* At low dose, effective in women
with menstrual problems to help
REGULATE THEIR CYCLES and relieve pain.
* Pregnant women should avoid it since it can bring on a MISCARRIAGE OR EARLY LABOR.
BLACK COHOSH
Actaea racemose
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* It acts as a LAXATIVE as well as an EXPECTORANT to purge the body of toxic matter.
* A home remedy to help treat
PHYSICAL DISORDERS such as arthritis and rheumatism.
* Direct application to the skin through an ointment or poultice aids in healing wounds.
DAISY
Bellis perennis
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* are very effective for CLEANING THE BLOOD and help in treating ANEMIA.
* It was also used as a LAXATIVE and a TONIC of OVERALL WELLBEING
DANDELION
Taraxacum officinale
