Growing plants Flashcards
Name plant parts.
Roots Stems Leaves Fruits Flowers Buds
What is germination?
Germination is when a seed sprouts to a seedling or a young plant.
Name the parts of a germinating seed
Seed
Root
Shoot
What do roots do?
They keep a plant upright.
They take water from the soil.
Some plants store food in roots.
Name examples of roots that we can eat.
Carrots
Beetroot
What does a stem do?
It supports the plant.
It takes water to the leaves.
Name stems that we can eat.
Sugarcane
Asparagus
What do leaves do?
They make food.
What color are most leaves?
Green
What leaves do we eat?
Spinach
Kale
Cabbage
Name a plant that does not have leaves.
Cactus
Name a plant with very big leaves.
Water lily
What do flowers do?
They help in reproduction.
What flowers do we eat?
Cauliflower
Name a plant that does not have flowers.
Grass
Where do flowers and leaves grow from?
Buds
Where do fruits grow from?
Flowers
Name five types of fruits.
Mango Apple Kiwi Watermelon Orange
What do fruits do?
They protect the seeds
What do we do with seeds?
We plant them to get young plants
What do seeds grow into?
Shoots and roots
Name some seeds that we eat.
Beans
Maize
What are young plants called?
Seedlings
What are allotments?
Allotments are gardens where fruits and vegetables are grown.
