Plants
Plants (plănts)
Plants (Latin: Plantae) are a major group of life forms and include familiar organisms such as trees, herbs, bushes, grasses, vines, ferns, and mosses. They are multicellular organisms in the kingdom Plantae that use photosynthesis to produce food.
Etymology
The word "plant" comes from the Old English plante meaning young tree or herb, which is derived from the Latin planta meaning sprout or shoot.
Classification
Plants are classified into several groups, including:
- Bryophytes: Non-vascular plants, such as mosses and liverworts.
- Pteridophytes: Vascular plants that reproduce via spores, such as ferns.
- Gymnosperms: Vascular plants that produce seeds in cones, such as pines.
- Angiosperms: Vascular plants that produce seeds in flowers, which are the most diverse group of plants.
Related Terms
- Botany: The scientific study of plants.
- Flora: The plant life occurring in a particular region.
- Photosynthesis: The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
- Chlorophyll: The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
- Cellulose: The main substance in the cell walls of plant cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plants
- Wikipedia's article - Plants
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