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Topic: Plants

phelloderm

IPA: //ˈfɛlədɜrm//

KK: /ˈfɛlədɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue found in some plants that is produced by the cork cambium and is located inside the outer layer of the plant's skin.

Example: The phelloderm helps in the storage of nutrients in the plant.

phellogen

IPA: //ˈfɛlədʒən//

KK: /ˈfɛlədʒən/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue in plants that produces cork cells, forming part of the outer protective layer of stems and roots.

Example: The phellogen is responsible for the formation of cork in the bark of trees.

philadelphus

IPA: /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfəs/

KK: /fɪləˈdɛlfəs/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub that belongs to a specific group of plants, known for its many flowers and unique structure.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful philadelphus, their fragrant blooms attracting many bees.

philodendron

IPA: /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/

KK: /fɪloʊˈdɛndrən/

noun

Definition: A type of tropical plant that often climbs and is popular for its attractive leaves, commonly grown indoors as a houseplant.

Example: She placed a philodendron in the corner of her living room to add some greenery.

phloem

IPA: //ˈfloʊ.ɛm//

KK: /ˈfloʊ.ɛm/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue in plants that transports food and nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Example: The phloem is essential for transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis.

phlox

IPA: /flɒks/

KK: /flɑks/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Phlox, known for its colorful flowers and opposite leaves. These plants can be annual or perennial and are often found in gardens.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful phlox in shades of pink and purple.

photoperiodism

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˌpɪəriˈdɪzəm//

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˌpɪrɪəˈdɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The way an organism reacts to the length of day and night, which affects its growth and behavior.

Example: Many plants use photoperiodism to determine when to flower based on the amount of daylight they receive.

photosynthate

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈsɪnθeɪt//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌsɪnθeɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance produced by plants during the process of converting sunlight into energy, which is used for growth and development.

Example: The plant stored the photosynthate in its roots for later use.

photosynthetic

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

Example: Plants are photosynthetic organisms that convert sunlight into energy.

phragmoplast

IPA: /ˈfræɡməˌplɒst/

KK: /fræɡməˌplɑst/

noun

Definition: A structure in plant cells that helps create a new cell wall during cell division.

Example: During cell division, the phragmoplast plays a crucial role in forming the new cell wall between the two daughter cells.

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