Abeka Biology Chapter 3

aggregate

this fruit forms from a single flower that has several pistils

berries

type of fruit in which the entire ovary is fleshy and juicy throughout

drupes

type of fruit consisting of an outer fleshy layer and an inner woody layer

grains

the fruits of the grass family

legumes

type of fruit consisting of a pod enclosing several seeds

nectar

the sweet-tasting, watery liquid produced by the flowers of certain plants

nuts

dry fruits enclosed in a hard covering

pomes

type of fruit consisting of an outer fleshy layer and an inner papery core

gametes

reproductive cells; the sperm and egg

samaras

small dry seeds with one or two winglike structures

fruits

primary purpose to a plant is to scatter seeds

plumule

the part of a plant embryo that develops into stems and leaves

stamen

the part of a flower that produces the pollen; anther