Ch. 2 Lesson 2What are the parts of

plants?

1. leaves• produce food for plant

• different shapes & sizes to survive in different environments

pine needles banana leaf

2. stems

Functions of stems:

1. carry water, minerals & food between roots & leaves

2. support plant

tree trunk

hold plant in ground

take in water & minerals

some store food

3.

roots

fibrous roots• roots spread out in

many directions

• do not grow deep

• ex: grasses & trees

taproot• large main root that

grows straight down• stores food• root hairs • ex: radish

carrot