Plant Parts (4+)
Plants are made of different parts. Each part does a special job. Here are some of the most important parts. Read the table then complete the game.
Plant Parts (4+)
Plants are made of different parts. Each part does a special job. Here are some of the most important parts. Read the table then complete the game.
Plant Part | Description |
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bud | Buds are flowers that have not yet opened. They protect flowers until they are ready to open. |
flower | Flowers have petals and they make fruits or seeds. Flowers are brightly coloured and they usually smell lovely. |
leaf | Leaves are the flat green parts that grow from stems and branches. They collect sunlight for plants to make food. |
petal | Petals are part of the flower. They are colourful with special markings to attract insects like bees and butterflies. |
root | Roots are the parts that grow underground. They take up water and nutrients and hold plants in the soil. |
stem | Stems hold leaves and flowers in the air. They carry water and nutrients from the roots to flowers and leaves. |
Plant Part | Description |
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bud | Buds are flowers that have not yet opened. They protect flowers until they are ready to open. |
flower | Flowers have petals and they make fruits or seeds. Flowers are brightly coloured and they usually smell lovely. |
leaf | Leaves are the flat green parts that grow from stems and branches. They collect sunlight for plants to make food. |
petal | Petals are part of the flower. They are colourful with special markings to attract insects like bees and butterflies. |
root | Roots are the parts that grow underground. They take up water and nutrients and hold plants in the soil. |
stem | Stems hold leaves and flowers in the air. They carry water and nutrients from the roots to flowers and leaves. |