Plant Parts
This is the part of a plant that takes in water and holds the plant in the ground.
roots
These are the soft, colorful parts of a flower that often attract insects.
petals
A fern lives best in this shaded, often wet place with lots of trees.
forest
People plant these in gardens because they are pretty and attract
flowers
This is a deep, central storage root that grows straight down (used by carrots).
taproot
This is the process by which pollen is carried from one flower to another.
pollination
A jade plant is adapted to this very dry place with little rain.
desert
Name one taproot people eat.
carrot
This is a thick underground storage stem (example: potato).
tuber
This is a special leaf that protects a flower bud as it grows.
sepal
Explain briefly: how does a thick leaf help a plant survive in the desert? (short answer)
It stores water.
Name one tuber that people eat.
potato
Name the plant part that supports leaves and flowers and moves water and food throughout the plant.
stem
This is the part of a flower that produces pollen.
stamen
Explain briefly: why do many ferns have large, flat leaves in a forest? (short answer)
to take in sunlight
Farmers often save this part of a plant to grow new plants next year. (name 2)
seeds or bulbs
an underground bud that contains a stem
bulb
This is the part of a flower where seeds are formed (it contains the ovary).
pistil
Give one piece of evidence that shows a plant is well-adapted to its habitat (example from fern or jade plant).
size and shape of leaves
What did God create that shows He loves you and provides for you?
plants