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Climbers

Climbers are plants having weak stems. They can

climb rocks, other plants, or walls for support.

Grape, bougainvillea, and pea are climbers.
Grapes
Creepers

Creepers are plants with weak stems growing along the

ground. Pumpkin, bottle gourd, and watermelon are

creepers.
Watermelon

Parts of a Plant

Roots : Roots fix the plant to the soil. Roots

help absorb minerals and water from soil. Flower

Stem : It makes the plant stand erect. It bears
Branch
branches. The minerals and water go through
Leaf
stem in the leaves. Stem
Fruit
Branches : Branches bear fruit, buds and leaves.
Root
Buds : Buds develop into flowers.

Flower : Flower develops into fruits.

Fruit : Fruit has food which the plant has prepared. Fruit Parts of a plant

contains seed which can develop into a new plant.

Leaves : Leaves are food factory. The food of the plant is made inside the leaves.

Green Plants Manufacture Food

Green plants make their own food with the help

of sunlight, air, and water. The food is made
inside the leaves. They make food only during

daytime.

Green plants need
sunlight to make their food

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