Meet the PlantsMeet the Plants

Identifying and defining plantsIdentifying and defining plantsBy Mrs. KillianBy Mrs. Killian

What do plants need to What do plants need to grow?grow?

AirAir Water – not too Water – not too

much!!much!! LightLight SoilSoil

What are the parts of a What are the parts of a plant?plant?

FlowerFlower This part makes seeds.This part makes seeds. StemStem This part carries food and water through the plant.This part carries food and water through the plant. LeafLeaf This part makes food for the plantThis part makes food for the plant.. RootRoot This part carries water from the soil to the plant.This part carries water from the soil to the plant.

Kinds of plantsKinds of plants EdibleEdible You can eat it – fruit and vegetablesYou can eat it – fruit and vegetables *lettuce *lettuce * carrots* carrots Non-edibleNon-edible Don’t eat theseDon’t eat these *poison ivy*poison ivy

More kinds of plantsMore kinds of plants FloweringFlowering Plants that have flowers to attract insectsPlants that have flowers to attract insects..

Non-FloweringNon-Flowering Plants that don’t have flowers-only leaves.Plants that don’t have flowers-only leaves. *ivy*ivy *ferns*ferns

ConifersConifers Plants that grow cones and do not lose their leaves.Plants that grow cones and do not lose their leaves.

DecidiousDecidious Plants that lose their leaves each fall.Plants that lose their leaves each fall.

Plants are used in many Plants are used in many waysways..

•Lumber comes from trees.•Paper comes from trees.•Gum comes from tree sap.•Medicines come from many plants•Cloth comes from cotton plants.