Parts of a Plant

Let's look at a flower!

A flower is made up of several different parts that work together to help it grow.

Stem

The stem is the part of the flower that helps it stand up to reach the sun.

Roots

The roots of the flower are working underground to keep the flower to get water and nutrients from the soil.

Bud

The bud is a part of the flower that is tightly closed and contains the petals of the flower.

Leaves

The leaves of the flower get energy from the sun to help it grow and produce sugar, which feeds the plant.

 

 

 

 

Vocabulary : flower stem  roots nutrients bud  leaves  petals

Now, let's look at a tree!

Roots

The roots are like a tree's feet. They are buried deep in the soil and help the tree to drink water and get the nutrients it needs to survive.

Trunk

The trunk is the big, sturdy body of the tree that supports the branches and leaves.

Branches

The branches are like the tree's arms, they spread out and hold up the leaves.

Leaves

The leaves are like the tree's lungs, they take in carbon dioxide and turn it into oxygen.

Fruit

A fruit on a tree starts out small and green, but over time it grows and ripens into a delicious treat!

Trees and plants are very important in of our environment. They provide us with oxygen and food, and also give us a place to play and explore!

Vocabulary : tree  roots  trunk  sturdy  branches  lungs  carbon dioxide  oxygen  fruit  ripe  environment  provide  explore