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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