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Plant Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Roots | The part of a plant that soaks up water and minerals. |
| Stem | The part of a plant used for support and that has tubes for carrying food, minerals and water. |
| Leaves | The part of a plant that makes food. |
| Flowers | The part of a plant that makes seeds. |
| Fruit | The part of a plant that holds and protects seeds. |
| Chlorophyll | A green pigment that is found in plants' leaves that help the plant make food. |
| Photosynthesis | The process that plants use to make energy from sunlight. |
| Sugar | The type of food that plants make in their leaves. It is also known as glucose. |
| Oxygen | The type of gas that is released into the air after photosynthesis. |
| Carbon Dioxide | The type of gas that plants need for photosynthesis. |