Parts of Plants

Why are roots important?

• They grow into to the soil so that water can be reached.

• The roots are where food for the plant is made.

• They hold the plants in place like an anchor.

• The roots attach to leaves.

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Why are stems important?

• They change color in the fall.

• They hold the plant up and attaches to leaves.

• Stems are like a straw that sucks up water and nutrients from the roots.

• Stems protect the seeds.

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Why are leaves important?

• They hold and protect the seeds.

• Leaves are baby plants waiting to be planted.

• They go deep into the soil.

• They are where food for the plant is made in a process called photosynthesis.

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Why are flowers important?

• Flowers help a plant reproduce and make more of its kind.

• They hold the plant up.

• Flowers are how plants get nutrients.

• Their bright colors help attract bees and birds for pollination.

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Why are fruit and seeds important?

• They are how a plant gets sunlight.

• Fruit is how seeds are protected.

• Inside the seed is baby plant waiting to be planted.

• Fruit is sucks up nutrients for the plant.

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