THE PLANT KINGDOM:
The plant kingdom is a very important to many living organisms as most depend on plant material for food and oxygen. Some of them are asexual. Plants are multi-cellular beings that have many special characteristics to aid in survival and reproduction. First of all, they have chlorophyll, which gives them their green colour. As well, unlike animals and fungi, which are heretrophs, plants can make their own food, although carnivorous plant specimen may not (obviously). This process is called photosynthesis. The chlorophyll captures the Sun’s energy and takes the sugar out of the carbon dioxide to feed the roots and leaves of the plant. Finally, the process ends with the release of oxygen. Although, some plants are parasitic and cannot undergo photosynthesis. Plants are crucial for consummation from animals and other organisms. In fact, we eat plants ALL the time. Plants have been around for quite a long, time, being present before animals and fungi. Protists and monerans were the first creatures on the earth (if referring to Charles Darwin’s theory).
The plant kingdom is a very important to many living organisms as most depend on plant material for food and oxygen. Some of them are asexual. Plants are multi-cellular beings that have many special characteristics to aid in survival and reproduction. First of all, they have chlorophyll, which gives them their green colour. As well, unlike animals and fungi, which are heretrophs, plants can make their own food, although carnivorous plant specimen may not (obviously). This process is called photosynthesis. The chlorophyll captures the Sun’s energy and takes the sugar out of the carbon dioxide to feed the roots and leaves of the plant. Finally, the process ends with the release of oxygen. Although, some plants are parasitic and cannot undergo photosynthesis. Plants are crucial for consummation from animals and other organisms. In fact, we eat plants ALL the time. Plants have been around for quite a long, time, being present before animals and fungi. Protists and monerans were the first creatures on the earth (if referring to Charles Darwin’s theory).
VASCULAR AND NON-VASCULAR
There are 2 main types of plants, vascular and non-vascular. Vascular plants are often the most recognized by us. They, as the name suggests, have a system of tissues called the xylem and phloem that move water, nutrients and minerals around the plant to ensure its growth. Xylem moves water and minerals up from the roots to the upper portions of the plant. On the other hand, phloem is a living tissue that moves important nutrients and sugars from the leaves towards other parts of the plant where needed. Because of this system, vascular plants are able to grow larger. Some examples:
-Camellia
-Haemaria
-Thunia
-Maple Trees
VASCULAR AND NON-VASCULAR
There are 2 main types of plants, vascular and non-vascular. Vascular plants are often the most recognized by us. They, as the name suggests, have a system of tissues called the xylem and phloem that move water, nutrients and minerals around the plant to ensure its growth. Xylem moves water and minerals up from the roots to the upper portions of the plant. On the other hand, phloem is a living tissue that moves important nutrients and sugars from the leaves towards other parts of the plant where needed. Because of this system, vascular plants are able to grow larger. Some examples:
-Camellia
-Haemaria
-Thunia
-Maple Trees
-Elm Trees
-Other shrubs
Most vascular plants reproduce by seeds (although some reproduce by spores) and may also be split up into angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Angiosperms are plants that create their seeds inside the fruit or flower, and reproduce by flowering. They have sexual reproductive organs, male and female as well. Before they can reproduce, they must complot with bees and birds to pollinate. These are usually flowers, and fruit trees.
Gymnosperms are very different. They have their seeds located in a cone, and are naked. Literally. In fact, during pollination, the grains make direct contact with the ovule, immature elements of the flower. Most of these plants are evergreen trees, great for adapting during harsh conditions.
Non vascular plants on the contrary, do not have these tissues, or roots and leaves; as a result, appear quite ‘dead’. Although, they have much, much less complex tissues for the sole purpose of transporting water within the plant. They are the sole evolution of the first plant on earth. Examples of non-vascular plants are mosses, hornworts and liverworts.
This above video explains the reproduction and multi-generation world of non-vascular plants. Unlike vascular plants, non-vascular plants are special, and a simple evolution of
the first few plantae organisms.
-Elm Trees
-Other shrubs
Most vascular plants reproduce by seeds (although some reproduce by spores) and may also be split up into angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Angiosperms are plants that create their seeds inside the fruit or flower, and reproduce by flowering. They have sexual reproductive organs, male and female as well. Before they can reproduce, they must complot with bees and birds to pollinate. These are usually flowers, and fruit trees.
Gymnosperms are very different. They have their seeds located in a cone, and are naked. Literally. In fact, during pollination, the grains make direct contact with the ovule, immature elements of the flower. Most of these plants are evergreen trees, great for adapting during harsh conditions.
Non vascular plants on the contrary, do not have these tissues, or roots and leaves; as a result, appear quite ‘dead’. Although, they have much, much less complex tissues for the sole purpose of transporting water within the plant. They are the sole evolution of the first plant on earth. Examples of non-vascular plants are mosses, hornworts and liverworts.
This below videos explains. an interesting view on plant reproduction.
There are 2 main types of plants, vascular and non-vascular. Vascular plants are often the most recognized by us. They, as the name suggests, have a system of tissues called the xylem and phloem that move water, nutrients and minerals around the plant to ensure its growth. Xylem moves water and minerals up from the roots to the upper portions of the plant. On the other hand, phloem is a living tissue that moves important nutrients and sugars from the leaves towards other parts of the plant where needed. Because of this system, vascular plants are able to grow larger. Some examples:
-Camellia
-Haemaria
-Thunia
-Maple Trees
VASCULAR AND NON-VASCULAR
There are 2 main types of plants, vascular and non-vascular. Vascular plants are often the most recognized by us. They, as the name suggests, have a system of tissues called the xylem and phloem that move water, nutrients and minerals around the plant to ensure its growth. Xylem moves water and minerals up from the roots to the upper portions of the plant. On the other hand, phloem is a living tissue that moves important nutrients and sugars from the leaves towards other parts of the plant where needed. Because of this system, vascular plants are able to grow larger. Some examples:
-Camellia
-Haemaria
-Thunia
-Maple Trees
-Elm Trees
-Other shrubs
Most vascular plants reproduce by seeds (although some reproduce by spores) and may also be split up into angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Angiosperms are plants that create their seeds inside the fruit or flower, and reproduce by flowering. They have sexual reproductive organs, male and female as well. Before they can reproduce, they must complot with bees and birds to pollinate. These are usually flowers, and fruit trees.
Gymnosperms are very different. They have their seeds located in a cone, and are naked. Literally. In fact, during pollination, the grains make direct contact with the ovule, immature elements of the flower. Most of these plants are evergreen trees, great for adapting during harsh conditions.
Non vascular plants on the contrary, do not have these tissues, or roots and leaves; as a result, appear quite ‘dead’. Although, they have much, much less complex tissues for the sole purpose of transporting water within the plant. They are the sole evolution of the first plant on earth. Examples of non-vascular plants are mosses, hornworts and liverworts.
This above video explains the reproduction and multi-generation world of non-vascular plants. Unlike vascular plants, non-vascular plants are special, and a simple evolution of
the first few plantae organisms.
-Elm Trees
-Other shrubs
Most vascular plants reproduce by seeds (although some reproduce by spores) and may also be split up into angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Angiosperms are plants that create their seeds inside the fruit or flower, and reproduce by flowering. They have sexual reproductive organs, male and female as well. Before they can reproduce, they must complot with bees and birds to pollinate. These are usually flowers, and fruit trees.
Gymnosperms are very different. They have their seeds located in a cone, and are naked. Literally. In fact, during pollination, the grains make direct contact with the ovule, immature elements of the flower. Most of these plants are evergreen trees, great for adapting during harsh conditions.
Non vascular plants on the contrary, do not have these tissues, or roots and leaves; as a result, appear quite ‘dead’. Although, they have much, much less complex tissues for the sole purpose of transporting water within the plant. They are the sole evolution of the first plant on earth. Examples of non-vascular plants are mosses, hornworts and liverworts.
This below videos explains. an interesting view on plant reproduction.
Medicinal Usage
Plants have been used as medicine for a long time by humans, as well as other creatures.
Ginger is an anti-inflammatory plant that aids in reducing nausea, and enzymes to relieve pain.
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Barberry is a natural anti-bacterial plant used in
many tonics to remove infections and help support liver function. The bark and the root-bark are most commonly used. For more information, visit http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail253.php |
Aloe Vera was an essential plant 6000 years ago in Egypt,
known for its healing powers. Traditionally, it has been used to to help treat dry, inflamed skin and small wounds. Because of its cooling gel, it has also been used to treat minor burns and scrapes. For more information, visit http://nccam.nih.gov/health/aloevera |
The Lady Fern.
This deciduous is one of the worlds’ OLDEST plants. Although toxic when eaten raw; the soft leaves, once mashed up, create some of the best healing juices in the Pacific Northwest, where this plant grows. Its juices have been used for healing minor wounds, cuts and stings. For more information, visit http://medicinalherbinfo.org/herbs/LadyFern.html |
Feverfew, is a very effective, well known medicinal plant
used for the quick relief of headaches and migraines. Because of
it’s a natural serotonin inhibitor, it is also good for relieving tension
and stress. Other uses; it may treat rheumatism and joint problems such as arthritis.
For more information, visit
http://www.migrainetrust.org/factsheet-feverfew-and-migraine-10904
used for the quick relief of headaches and migraines. Because of
it’s a natural serotonin inhibitor, it is also good for relieving tension
and stress. Other uses; it may treat rheumatism and joint problems such as arthritis.
For more information, visit
http://www.migrainetrust.org/factsheet-feverfew-and-migraine-10904