Fact Cards 1-5
What kind of trees are the tallest trees in the world AND ABOUT HOW TALL ARE THEY?
Giant Redwoods; Over 112 meters or 370 feet tall!
What type of food can plants make for themselves?
Sugar!
What plant will actively ensure it's pointing itself towards the sun?
A Sunflower.
What is the largest seed in the world?
A coconut!
What is the state flower for Washington State?
Rhododendron!
What kind of tree is the oldest tree in the world AND HOW OLD WAS IT?
Bristlecone Pine; Over 4,700 years old!
What do plants use their roots for?
To soak up vitamins and minerals.
Where do seeds typically appear in a plant?
The center of a flower.
What do strawberries have on the outside of them?
Seeds!
Mrs. Darsow's favorite flower a Sunflower or Iris?
Sunflower!
What substance makes the leaves on plants turn green?
Chlorophyll
A kernel of corn.
What do some plants, such as ferns, have instead of seeds?
Spores!
How deep are Fig Tree's roots in the ground?
About 400 feet deep!
Is Ms. Lane's favorite flower Rhododendrons or Lilacs?
Lilacs!
What is the name of one of the fastest growing plants in the world AND HOW FAST CAN IT GROW?
Bamboo; Over 3 feet in one day!
What is the largest plant in the world to not have a wooden stem?
Banana Plant
How many known species of plants are there are on Earth?
375,000
Their roots in the ground!
Is Ms. Tawny's favorite flower Orchids or Roses?
Orchids!
Venus Flytrap!
Where do cacti (cactus) store water?
Their roots
What do plants make?
Oxygen!
True or False: Having plants around may help reduce stress.
What is the name of a plant that has a horrendous smell, almost like the smell of a CORPSE?
Corpse Flower, found only in the wild rainforests in Sumatra, Indonesia.