Key Concepts
- Plants
- Parts of a plant
- Functions of different parts of a plant
Introduction:
Plants are an important part of nature and can survive on land and underwater. We get many things from the plants that are very useful, such as food, paper, wood, etc.
Our food mostly comes from plants like fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses, etc.
Explanation:
Plants are quite similar to humans and, just like humans, have different body parts performing different functions. Similarly, plants do have different parts performing different functions.
Parts of a Plant:
The parts of plants include the fruit, root, stem, leaf, and flower.
Can you identify the parts of a plant in the image?
The part of a plant that we can see above the ground is called the shoot, and the part of a plant below the soil is called the root.
Functions of Plant Parts:
Roots
The roots hold the plant in place in the soil and absorb nutrients and water. Roots also store food and provide support to the plant.
A few examples of edible roots are potatoes, carrots, and turnips.
Stem
The stem moves water up the plant. It brings food and water to the leaves. It can be green or brown and can be thin and thick.
Stem support the branches, flowers, leaves, and fruits.
A few examples of some stems that we eat are asparagus, sugarcane, etc.
Leaves
The leaves soak up the rays of the sun and help the plant make food. Green leaves prepare food for the plant through the process of photosynthesis.
Leaves can be of different shapes, sizes, and textures.
A few examples of leaves that we eat are spinach, lettuce, and cabbage.
Flower
These are the most attractive parts of the plant. Each flower has a different color, physical structure, and fragrance. Flowers make the seeds of a plant and provide pollen to insects.
The petals of a flower attract insects such as butterflies and bees to pollinate the plant.
Can we eat these?
Some flowers are edible, such as hibiscus, cauliflower, etc.
Fruits
It is a fleshy or dry ripened part of a plant enclosing the seeds. Fruit is part of a flowering plant that protects the seeds by covering them. Fruits are the edible part of the plant.
Summary
- Plants are an important part of nature and can survive on land and underwater.
- The part of plants includes the fruit , room , stem , leaf and flower.
- Roots help hold the plant in place.
- The stem brings water and food to the leaves.
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