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Plant Biology

Information on plants, plant biology, plant viruses, and more.
Parts of a Flowering Plant
Learn about the characteristics and parts of a flowering plant.
Carnivorous Plants
Learn about carnivorous plants and how they capture, kill, and digest animal organisms.
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is a process in which light energy is used to produce sugar and other organic compounds.
Plant Cell Quiz
Take the Plant Cell Quiz and find out how much you know about plant cells and tissues.
Plant Cells
A look at the structure and function of plant cells.
Plant Tissue Systems
Plant tissues can be simple, consisting of a single cell type, or complex, consisting of more than one cell type.
Plant Viruses and Viroids
A look at the structure and function of plant viruses and viroids.
Unusual Plants
Discover some interesting and unusual plants.

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