PLANTSSTRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

PARTS OF A PLANT

1. Roots- allow plants to take in water and other nutrients from soil

2. Stem-supports the plant’s height

3. Leaves-give a broad surface to capture light

4. Flower-attracts pollinators, holds reproductive organs that allow plants to make seeds and pollen

PARTS OF PLANTS

5. Xylem-pipe that carries water to all parts of the plant

6. Phloem-pipe that carries food to all parts of the plant

7. Pistil-female reproductive part

8. Stamen-male reproductive part

9. Seed-an embryo that is the beginning of a new plant, usually has a protective coat and contains food for the embyro

XYLEM AND PHLOEM

10. Draw and label the diagram on your note sheet

REPRODUCTIVE PARTS OF A PLANT

11. Draw and label the diagram above on your note sheet