Chapter 4

What is a Vascular Plant?

A plant that has tubes.
Where do Vascular plants live?

Everywhere
What are some examples of Vascular plants?
- Trees
- Flowers
- Cacti
What does a Vascular plant have?
- Roots
- Stems
- Leaves
What are some areas Vascular plants are found in?
- Dry deserts
- Wet jungles
- Cold arctic plains
What are some different types of roots?
- Prop roots
- Fibrous roots
- Taproots
What is a Prop root?

Prop roots begin ontop of the ground. Trees that grow in loose, wet soil have prop roots to keep them from blowing down.
What is a Fibrous root?

Fibrous roots look like tree branches. They grow in thick, tangled mats that help in soil erosion. They anchor the plant in the soil.
What is a Taproot?

A single straight root that grows straight down.
What are Root Hairs?

Root Hairs are tiny roots that take in water and nutrients from the soil.

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Chapter 4

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Plants

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