| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| leaf vein | the branching network of tiny raised lines on the underside of a leaf. |
| palmate | describing a leaf in which several veins start at one point near the base. The veins look like the fingers of a hand. |
| parallel | describing a leaf in which the veins are straight lines all running in the same direction. |
| phloem | the long cells through which nutrients, such as sugars, are distributed in a plant. |
| cell | the basic unit of life. |
| classify | to identify and organize according to similar properties or other criteria. |
| sap | a sugar-rich liquid transported by the phloem. |
| transpiration | the process in which water is removed from the cells and passes into the environment. |
| vascular bundle | the group of xylem tubes and phloem tubes in a vascular plant. |
| vascular system | keeps fluids moving throughout the entire system, maintaining a moist (aquatic) environment for all cells. |
| xylem | the hollow cells of a plant that transport water and minerals to plant cells. |
