Parts of a plant I
What is one function of the roots?
To anchor the plant or absorb food from the soil
Plants with soft stem
Herbs
What does germinate mean?
Start to grow
What transports food and nutrients in the plants
Stem
What is the function of the leaves?
To make food for the plant
Plants with hard stem
Shrubs
What is a plant called when it has a root and two leaves?
A seedling
Plants that take nutrients from water
Aquatic Plants
What is the function of the stem?
To support the plant
Plants that can live in water
Aquatic Plants
The plant root system with bushy roots
Fibrous Roots
What do the leaves need to make the food?
Sunlight
What is the function of the flower?
To make seeds
Plants that have weak stems and climb using support
Climbers
Plants root system with a main root and side roots
Tap root system
In which part of the plant is the food made?
Leaves
Which part of the plant turns into a fruit?
The flower
Plants with a hard trunk and branches
Trees
Roots that are in the air
Aerial Roots
The process of making food by plants
Photosynthesis