Parts of a plant

Protects and holds the seeds of the plant.

• roots

• fruit

• stem

Supports the plant; has many tubes that carry water, food, and minerals through the plant.

• stem

• leaf

• fruit

Makes food (sugar) for the plant: takes in carbon dioxide and released oxygen into the air.

• flower

• fruit

• leaves

The part of the plant that makes seeds.

• fruit

• flower

• roots

Soaks up vitamins and minerals from the soil. Stores food for the plant.

• flower

• roots

• leaves