Parts of the Flower
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Pistil
Ovules
Pollen grain
Anther
Filament
Stamen
Receptacle
Peduncle
Petal
Sepal
Parts of the Seeds
TESTA (SEED COAT)
HILUM
MICROPYLE
EPICOTYL
HYPOCOTYL
RADICLE
HILUM
COTYLEDON
SEED COAT
Avocado
Berry
Exocarp
Mesocarp
Endocarp
Cucumber
Pepo
Exocarp
Mesocarp
Endocarp
Apple
Pome
Exocarp
Mesocarp
Endocarp
Leaf Shape
Ovate
An Ovate leaf is described as being broadest below the middle, and roughly 2x as long as it is wide.
"egg-shaped”
Leaf Shape
Obovate
An Obovate leaf is described as being broadest above the middle, and roughly 2x as long as it is wide.
the reverse of Ovate
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
A Lanceolate leaf is at least 3x longer than wide, and broadest below middle.
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate
Oblanceolate leaves are at least 3x longer than wide, but broadest above middle.
the reverse of a Lanceolate leaf
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Leaves that are Cordate-shaped have leaves that are broad to the point and then turn upwards at the base, forming a notch.
"heart-shaped"
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Obcordate leaves are the reverse of Cordate leaves. They start at a point and then widen until they form a notch at the apex.
Leaf Shape
Elliptical
Elliptical leaves have the broadest width in the middle and then taper off at the ends.
"football-shaped"
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong leaves are 2-3x as long as wide and have parallel sides.
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Cuneate leaves have a small width at base, but then a broad width near the top before the apex.
"wedge-shaped"
Leaf Shape
Linear
Linear leaves are narrow, are at least 4x longer than wide, and have the same width throughout.
Leaf Shape
Peltate
Peltate leaves are rounded with the petiole attached underneath the base of the leaf.
Peltate leaves are shaped like little shields
Leaf Shape
Spatulate
Spatulate leaves are narrow for almost the entire leaf, but then have an abrupt round structure at the apex.
Spatulate leaves have a similar shape to a spatula.
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Reniform leaves are broad and wider than they are high.
Reniform leaves are shaped like kidneys.
Leaf Shape
Hastate
Hastate leaves are very recognizable. They are taper off at three apexes and are arrowhead-shaped.
Leaf margin
Entire
When it is even and smooths
Leaf margin
Sinuate or wavy
With slight undulations
Leaf margin
Crenate
When the teeth are round as in digitalis.
Leaf margin
Dentate
Toothed margin, teeth directing outwards
Leaf margin
Serrate
When it is like the teeth of the saw
Leaf margin
Ciliated
It is fringed with hairs.
Leaf margin
Biserrate
Lobed serrate margin.
Leaf margin
Bicrenate
Lobed crenate margin.
Leaf apices
Obtuse
Rounded tip
Leaf apices
Acute
When it is pointed to form acute angle, but not stiff
Leaf apices
Acuminate
Pointed tip with much elongation
Leaf apices
Recurved
When the apex is curved backward.
Leaf apices
Cuspidate
With spiny tip
Leaf apices
Mucronate
Rounded apex ending abruptly in a short point
Leaf apices
Retuse
Broad tip with slight notch
Leaf apices
Emarginate
When tip is deeply notched
Leaf apices
Tendrillar
Tip forming a tendril
Leaf bases
Symmetrical
Leaf bases
Asymmetrical
Leaf bases
Decurrent
Leaf bases
Cordate
Inflorescence
Name of Flower
Scientific Name of Flower
Head
Common Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Inflorescence
Name of Flower
Scientific Name of Flower
Umbel
Water pennywort
Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
Inflorescence
Name of Flower
Scientific Name of Flower
Raceme
Fireweed
Epilobium angustifolium
Inflorescence
Name of Flower
Scientific Name of Flower
Spike
Elephant-heads
Pedicularis groenlandica
Inflorescence
Name of Flower
Scientific Name of Flower
Panicle
False spike-nard
Smilacina racemosa
Inflorescence
Name of Flower
Scientific Name of Flower
Corymb
Common tansy
Tanacetum vulgare
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Tomato
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
True Berry- Berry- simple, fleshy fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Peach
Prunus persica
Drupe- simple, fleshy fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Follicle- Dehiscent fruit**-** simple, dry fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Green bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Legume- Dehiscent fruit- simple, dry fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Iris
Iris
Capsule- Dehiscent fruit- simple, dry fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Wheat
Triticum
Caryopsis- Indehiscent Fruit**-** simple, dry fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Achene- Indehiscent Fruit- simple, dry fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Oak
Quercus
Nut- Indehiscent Fruit- simple, dry fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Blackberry
Rubus
Aggregate fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Mulberry
Morus
Multiple fruit
Fruit Name
Fruit Scientific Name
Fruit type
Apple
Malus sylvestris
Accessory fruit
Parts of Seed
Cotyledon
Foliage leaf
Plumule
Hypocotyl
Radicle
Palisade mesophyll
Vein (vascular bundle)
Spongy mesophyll
Stoma
Cuticle
Upper epidermis
Bundle sheath
Xylem
Phloem
Air space in spongy mesophyll
Lower epidermis
Guard cells
Stoma
Midvein
Upper epidermis
Palisade mesophyll
Lengthwise view of vein
Spongy mesophyll
Air space
Lower epidermis
Phloem
Xylem
Stoma
Parallel vein
Midvein
Bundle sheath cells
Mesophyll
Upper epidermis
Lower epidermis
Xylem
Phloem
Upper epidermis
Bundle sheath extension
Bundle sheath
Midvein
Bundle sheath extension
Lower epidermis
Leaf anatomy
guard cells
stoma
epidermis
palisade mesophyll
spongy mesophyll
moist air space
vein
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
Maple
Acer
Bud Scale (protect buds)
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
barrel cactus
Ferrocactus
Spine (modified for protection)
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Bract
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Tendril (modified leaves that aid in climbing)
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
onion
Allium cepa
Bulb (leaves are fleshy for storage of food materials and water.
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
Stone plants
Lithops karasmontana
they have thick, succulent leaves modified for water storage as well as photosynthesis)
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
flowerpot plant
Dischidia rafflesiana
Epiphytes (leaves are modified to hold water and organic material)
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
pitcher plant
Sarracenia purpurea
Carnivorous Plants (leaves modified to form a pitcher)
Name of Plant
Scientific Name
Leaf Modification
Venus flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Carnivorous Plants (Hairs on the leaf surface detect the touch of an insect, and the leaf responds by folding)
seed coat
plumule
hypocotyl-radicle axis
micropyle
hilum
cotyledon
TYPICAL LEAF
Blade
Veins
Petiole
Stipules
Axillary bud
Stem
PARTS OF THE LEAF
Tip
Blade
Base
Petiole (leaf stalk)
Stipules
Lateral vein
Margin
Midrib
Bud
Guard cells of sunken stoma
Epidermis and cuticle
Resin duct
Endodermis
Xylem
Phloem
Vascular bundle
Mesophyll cell (photosynthetic parenchyma cell)