Plants are composed of many different parts, each of which has a specific purpose. The term PLANT PART can refer to any of the following: Taproot (7 letters), a large ROOT that anchors the plant in the ground; TENDRIL (7 letters), a thin, flexible organ used by some plants for support and climbing; STEM (4 letters), the main body of the plant; ROOT (4 letters), an underground organ that absorbs water and nutrients; SEPAL (5 letters), a LEAF-like structure that encloses and protects a flower bud; AWN (3 letters), a bristle-like appendage found on some grasses; BRACT (5 letters), a modified LEAF that is usually found near a flower; PETAL (5 letters), a modified LEAF that is part of a flower; LEAF (4 letters), a flattened organ that is the main photosynthetic organ of a plant; STAMEN (6 letters), the male reproductive organ of a flower; EAR (3 letters), the SEED-bearing organ of a grass; ARIL (4 letters), a fleshy or waxy covering of some seeds; NODE (4 letters), a point on a STEM where leaves and buds are attached; SEED (4 letters), a reproductive structure that contains an embryo; SETA (4 letters), a stiff hair or bristle; OVULE (5 letters), a structure in a plant that develops into a SEED; STALK (5 letters), the STEM of a plant; TUBER (5 letters), an underground storage organ; Pistil (6 letters), the female reproductive organ of a flower; and ROOTLET (7 letters), a small ROOT.