Types of Plants

There are many types of plants. According to its stem, plants can be: a tree, a bush or a grass.

TREES

Trees are plants with a woody stem, called trunk. The branches grow out from the trunk high above the ground.

 Trees can be deciduous or evergreen. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. Evergreen trees do not lose their leaves and are green all year round.

Parts of the Plant

Parts of the plant 

The stem of a plant connects the roots with the leaves. The stem supports the plant. Stems transport water and minerals from the roots to the flowers and the leaves. Stems can be woody or soft. 

Leaves grow from the stems and branches of the plant. Leaves use sunlight, air, water and minerals to make food for the plant. Different types of plants have different types of leaves. Most leaves are flat to absorb as much sunlight as possible. 

Roots are the part of the plant that is under the ground. They absorb water and minerals from the soil, and they hold the plant in the ground. 

Characteristics of Plants

CHARACTERISTICS OF PLANTS

-  Plants are living things.

-  They need water, air, sunlight and minerals from the soil.

-  They make their own food.

-  They form seeds to reproduce.

-  They can’t move around, but they react to their environment.

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Unit 5 Review Worksheets

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