SAT Natural Sciences - Botany and Gardening

a student of or specialist in the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

any type of plant with leaves that remain green throughout the year

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

the ball-shaped root of some plants that grows anew every year

the top part of a tree or other plant

a sealed or open container for growing and displaying small plants, often used as a decorative piece indoors

to cut off top part or some branches of trees, bushes, or other plants to help them grow faster

a small group of trees planted closely together, often cultivated for their ornamental value or fruit production

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

the scientific study of fungi, including their taxonomy, biology, ecology, and uses

the tendency of plants to grow toward or away from light, influenced by the direction and intensity of light

the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits

a new growth or bud on a plant, typically emerging from a seed, bulb, or dormant bud

the primary, central root of a plant that grows vertically downward, typically thicker than other roots, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients

the outermost part of a flower, typically green and leaf-like in appearance, protecting the flower bud before it opens

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

a microscopic pore found on the surface of leaves and stems of plants, involved in gas exchange, including the uptake of carbon dioxide and release of oxygen and water vapor

plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds

the microscopic, photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic environments, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, forming the base of the aquatic food chain

a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees known for their clusters of white or pink flowers, followed by berries, commonly found in temperate regions

a small, non-vascular plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves, typically forming dense green mats or cushions in damp or shady environments

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

a plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, known for their diverse forms from succulents to shrubs, typically characterized by milky sap and unique flower structures

a small, slender branch or shoot with leaves, commonly used in decorative arrangements or for propagation in gardening and landscaping