Common Features of Plants

There are 4 basic common, external features which constitute a plant.Each feature has their very own unique functions that are essential for growth of a plant.


1. Flowers
    ~attract animals such as bees and butterflies 
      to help in pollination of seeds in the flowers
      (reproduction purpose)
2. Leaves
    ~aid plants in photosynthesis with the   
      chlorphyll pigment in leaves
3. Stems
    ~maintain posture of the plants
    ~tranport water, nutrients and minerals from one part of plants to 
      another
4. Roots
    ~absorb water and mineral ions from soil

**Refer to Worksheet 1 for more practices.