Plants in the Surroundings

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The two main parts of a plant are the root system (grows below the ground) and the shoot system (grows above the ground).

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A taproot is a large, thick root that grows straight down into the soil and has smaller roots branching from it. Example: Carrot.

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A fibrous root is a group of thin, branching roots that spread out near the soil surface. Example: Grass or onion.

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Roots anchor the plant firmly in the soil, like an anchor holds a boat in place. This keeps the plant from falling over.

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Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil. These are sent to the leaves, which use them with sunlight to make food by photosynthesis.

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Carrot and beetroot store food in their roots. That’s why we eat them as vegetables.

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The stem supports the plant and carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. It also carries food from the leaves to other parts.

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The stem absorbed the colored water and carried it up to the flower, just like a straw. This shows the stem conducts water.