General Botany

ANSWER SHEET
EXERCISE 2A
Plant Anatomy

Name: DARLENE KRIZIAN G. DAYUHA Section:

1st order Lateral root

3rd order Lateral root

2nd order Lateral root

Root hair

Root tip

Fig. 1. External structures of White Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) root.

Apical bud

Axillary bud
Internode

Node

Lenticels

Fig. 2. External structures of White Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) stem.

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Margin
Midrib
Apex

Petiole
Lamina Vein

Fig. 3. External structures of White Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) leaf.

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Stigma

Stamen Anther

Filament

Petal Style
Sepal Receptacle
Ovary

Peduncle Ovules

Fig. 4. External structures of White Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flower.

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Seed

Exocarp

Mesocarp Endocarp

Fig. 5. External structures of Mango (Mangifera indica) fruit.

Endocarp (pit)

Seed coat

Embryo Endosperm

Fig. 6. External structures of Mango (Mangifera indica) seed.

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Table 1. Characteristics of White Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis).
ROOT
Type of Root System: Taproot

STEM
Texture Woody

LEAF
Form: Simple (single blade)
Phyllotaxy: Spiral
Venation: Net-like venation
Shape/Outline: Ovate
Margin: Serrate
Shape of Leaf Base: Cordate
Shape of Leaf Apex/Tip: Acute

FLOWER
Parts Present: Complete
Sexuality of Flowers: Perfect
Polygamous
Nature of Flower: Regular
Degree of Fusion of Flower Parts: Connate
Number of Flower Parts: Dicotyledonous
Symmetry of Flower Parts: Actinomorphic
Position of Ovary: Perigynous

Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica)

FRUIT
Composition: Simple
Consistency: Fleshy
Type: Drupe
Placentation (refer to Figure 36): Basal
SEED
Location of Food Stored: Exalbuminous
Type of Appendages/External Coma
Structures:

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