PLANTS

External parts of plants

external parts of plants refer to the outer parts of plants post-op these are the visible parts that we
can see at first glance, like the leaf, stem, flowers and roots it's shown in the diagram. Together they
play very important role in the survival of plants.

Leaf

Most leaves are green in color. The green colour in leaves is called chlorophyll. The chlorophyll in the
leaves absorb energy from the sun and uses it to make food in the process called photosynthesis.
Leaves also have tiny pores called stomata that allowed them to take in carbon dioxide and release
oxygen produced during photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process where plants use sunlight,
carbon dioxide and water to produce food and oxygen.

Stem

The stem gives support to the plant above the ground and has buds that develop into leaves. The
stem holds the leaves in such a position that they can receive maximum sunlight. It also transports
nutrients and water to places within the plant where they are needed. From the roots, water and
nutrients go to the stem then to the leaves and flowers.

Flowers

Flowers are usually colorful and attractive. This is because they are the reproductive organs of the
plant. Plant reproduction is the process where plants produce new offspring through the process of
fertilization. Fertilization is the joining of the male and the female parts in the flower. The fertilized
flower develops into a fruit that contains seeds.

Roots

The main function of roots are to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, anchor the plant in the
ground, supports the stem and store food. Examples of fruits that store food and are used as food
are sweet potatoes and carrot.