Parts of a Plant
A green plant has four main parts: roots, stem, leaves and flowers. Each part does an important job.
- Roots hold the plant in the soil and take in water.
- The stem holds up the plant and carries water to the leaves.
- Leaves make food for the plant using sunlight.
- Flowers are pretty and grow into fruits and seeds.
Key idea
Roots take in water. Leaves make food. Every part helps the plant live.
Why Plant Parts Matter
If a plant had no roots, it could not drink water. If it had no leaves, it could not make food. All the parts work together.
Remember
- Roots take in water from the soil.
- Leaves make food using sunlight.
- The stem holds the plant up.