Plant Basics
This part of the plant absorbs water and anchors it in the soil.
What are roots
This flower is traditionally given on Valentine’s Day.
What is a rose
Legend says George Washington chopped down this fruit tree when he was a boy.
What is a cherry tree
This red fruit keeps the doctor away.
What is an apple
This fruit grows on palm trees in warm places and has water inside that you can drink.
What is a coconut
Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food through this process.
What is photosynthesis
This tall yellow flower grows in the summer and has seeds you can eat.
What is a sunflower
Jimmy Carter was a farmer who grew large amounts of this nut crop before becoming president.
What are peanuts
Monkeys are famous for eating this long yellow fruit.
What is a banana
This sweet fruit grows in tropical countries and is yellow with a green top.
What is a pineapple
This part of the plant transports water from the roots to the leaves.
What is the stem (also known as the xylem)
This purple flower smells nice and is often used in soaps and lotions.
What is lavender
Michelle Obama planted a vegetable garden at the White House that included what fruit often used in salads and sauces.
What are tomatoes
This vegetable is orange, crunchy, and grows underground
What is a carrot
This grain grows in many countries around the world and is eaten with meals in places like China and India.
What is rice
This gas do plants release into the air during photosynthesis?
What is oxygen
This spring flower grows from a bulb and comes in many bright colors like red and yellow.
What is a tulip
The White House has a famous garden named after this flower.
What is rose
This vegetable can be prepared many different ways, it can be baked, fried, or mashed
What is a potato
This plant grows in Mexico and is used to make chocolate.
What is cacao (or cocoa)
On plants like pothos, these grow from the stem to help the plant climb or start a new plant.
What are roots or Ariel Nodes
This flower shares its name with a common girls’ name and is also the name of a popular spring flower that comes in white or yellow.
What is a daisy
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin made from this type of hardwood tree.
What is oak
This strong-smelling bulb is often added to food and is known to be good for your heart.
What is garlic
This plant grows in warm countries and gives us the drink many people have in the morning.
What is coffee