Science

A plant that grows in soil with a high concentration of salt, as found in salt marshes, is known as
Halophyte

This large brown seaweed was once an important source of potash, iodine and soda. Name it
Kelp

Plants living perched on other plants but not obtaining water or food from them are called
Epiphytes

Which stain is used for demonstrating lignin?
Phloroglucinol

Which stain is used for demonstrating fungal hyphae and spores?
Aniline blue

In certain plants, the alternating generations of their life-cycle are morphologically identical. What is this condition known as
Isomorphism

The stalk of the flower is called
Pedicel

The female sex organ of the bryophytes, pteridophytes and most gymnosperms is known as
Archegonium

Plant cells thought to be gravity sensitive are known as
Statoliths

An ovary of fruit having separate or distinct carpels known as
Apocarp