Roots
What is the function of the roots?
Anchor plant, hold soil, absorb nutrients and water from soil
Protect the seed
What process happens in leaves?
Photosynthesis
What do flowers attract?
Pollinators
What is it called when new seeds start to grow?
Germination
Tap root
What is the function of the stem?
What kids of leaves do pine trees have?
Needles or net-like
True or false: All flowers have all of the necessary parts to reproduce on their own
False
Name something you can find on a seed packet
Answers will vary
True or false: roots stop growing when the seed germinates
False
This type of stem is soft, green, and flexible
Herbaceous stem
What is the part of the leaf that attaches to the rest of the plant?
Petiole
Name one of the pollen producing parts of the flower.
Anther, Stamen (Filament and pollen)
Why is the year of the seeds included on a seed packet?
If it's older, it might not grow
Fibrous roots
This type of stem is hard, woody, and rigid.
Woody Stems
What type of leaf has a single blade per petiole?
Simple Leaf
What are the base petals/leaves of a flower called?
Sepals
Why do we need seed banks?
In case bad things happen, as an insurance policy
Name an example of a plant with a tap root
Carrot, radish, dandelion
True or false: All plants produce fruits
What leaf part removes excess water from the plant?
Stomata
Where do seeds start in the flower?
Ovary
What is the first growth of a seed called? (also becomes the roots of the plant)
The radicle