Yes, plants do have embryos.
Plant embryos are the early developmental stage of a plant, formed after fertilization. While adult plants possess complex organs and structures, the plant embryo is relatively simple. It typically consists of:
- Radicle: The embryonic root, which will develop into the plant's root system.
- Cotyledons: One or more embryonic leaves, which may store food reserves for the developing seedling.
- Hypocotyl: The embryonic stem, connecting the radicle and cotyledon(s).
The plant embryo is crucial for the plant's life cycle, as it contains the foundational structures necessary for germination and subsequent growth into a mature plant. Plant growth is a continuous process, with the embryo being the initial stage.
