CHAPTER IX 

 A GLOSSARY OF BOTANICAL TERMS 



Various roots Stems Leaves Leaf arrangements 

 The inflorescence The flower and its parts Various 

 forms of the corolla Fertilization Fruits The 

 seed The embryo. 



NOTE. The definitions in this Glossary are based, 

 mostly, upon those found in Bentham and Hooker's 

 "British Flora"; but they have been greatly simplified 

 and only the terms most commonly used have been in- 

 cluded. 



ROOTS. 



A ROOT is that part of a plant which descends 

 into the earth and draws up nourishment from 

 it. It also fixes the plant securely in the 

 ground. 



A Fibrous Root is one that is made up of 

 fibers. (1) 



Tuberous Roots are mainly composed of 

 short, thickened portions called tubers. (2) 



Tap Roots are of tapering, conical shape, and 

 they give off small fibers. (3) 



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