Parts of a plant
Plants have different parts that do special jobs: roots hold them down, stems carry water and food, leaves make food with sunlight, and flowers grow at the top to show when the plant is ready to reproduce.
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In science class, Omar asks: Which part of the plant grows up from the ground?
- Root
- Leaf
- Stem (right)
Ana wonders: What part of a plant holds water and helps it stand tall?
- Stem (right)
- Flower
- Root
Felix and Maya are curious. Which part of a plant is at the very top and catches sunlight?
- Stem
- Leaf (right)
- Root
Tip: Plants have different parts that do special jobs: roots hold them down, stems carry water and food, leaves make food with sunlight, and flowers grow at the top to show when the plant is ready to reproduce.
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