Medicinal Plants
If you get a sunburn, the gel of this plant will soother it
What is aloe
This plant, common to local areas, has three leaves and will cause an itchy, irritating, and sometimes painful rash, in most people who it
What is poison ivy
The showy part of a plant, they come in various shapes and colors designed to attract pollinators.
What are flowers
In this Shel Silverstein book, tree is happy to give the boy her apples, branches, and trunk, until all that's left is a stump for him to sit on
What is the Giving Tree
When you make a mistake - Oopsy
What is Daisy
The menthol in this plant helps with an upset stomach and with sinus relief
What is Peppermint
If you chew, grind, or break the pit of this fruit, the kernel inside releases a toxin that can cause dizziness, headaches, vomiting, or in severe cases, death.
What is a cherry
These grow beneath the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and minerals needed for growth.
What are roots
The land of the Lorax was filled with these fluffy trees, before the Onceler cut them down
What are Truffula
Someone who is shy may be called a "Shrinking" this
What is Violet
Used in aromatherapy, this plant's oil helps promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality
What is Lavender
Often referred to as Christmas Flowers, these plants are mildly toxic to pets and children and their sap can cause skin irritation.
What are Poinsettias
Acts as a plant's structural support and carries water, food and nutrients between different parts of the plant
What is the stem
This feisty tree is an animate, lethal, and somewhat oversensitive tree on the grounds of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
What is the Whomping Willow
If you want to end a behavior, you might tell describe it as "Nipping it in" this
What is the bud
Known as the "King of Healing Herbs", it contains antiviral and antibacterial properties and is often used to support cardiovascular health and boost immunity
What is Garlic
Inspired by the Venus Flytrap, this plant from Little Shop of Horrors grows into a giant, man-eating monster
Who is Audrey
Contained within fruits, these hold the genetic material to grow new plants
What are seeds
In Tolkien's Middle Earth, Treebeard is the leader of this race of tree-like creatures who are guardians of the forest
Who are the Ents
"Every rose has it's" this, describes how nothing is perfect
What is thorn
A potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spice, its active compound curcumin is heavily studied for supporting joint and cellular health
What is Turmeric
The plant Sally uses to sedate Dr. Finkelstein in Nightmare Before Christmas, a version of real life Belladonna
What is Deadly Night Shade
Leaves are the primary site of this process, where sunlight is converted into food
What is photosynthesis
In The Little Prince, these trees have a tendency to overrun the asteroid where he lived, constantly threatening his beloved roses
What are baobabs
Someone who doesn't mature as quickly can be described as this
What is a late bloomer