Learn Plant Parts and Their Roles

Plants can't walk, talk, or eat at a table — but every single part of a plant has an important job that keeps it alive and growing!

Roots — the anchor and drinker

• Roots grow underground and hold the plant firmly in the soil.
• They soak up water and nutrients from the soil and send them up the plant.
• Example: Carrots and beets are roots we can eat.

Stem — the highway

• The stem supports the plant and holds it upright.
• It carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and flowers — like a straw.

Leaves — the food factory

• Leaves capture sunlight and use it — along with water and air — to make food for the plant.
• This process is called photosynthesis.

Flower and Seed

• The flower attracts insects that help the plant reproduce.
• The seed is made inside the flower; it can grow into a brand-new plant.