Stems Purpose: 1. Carries substances between the roots and the leaves 2. Support for the plant 3. Holds up the leaves to be exposed to sunlight

Stems Adaptations: Thorns – Protection from plant eaters Bulb – Underground storage for food Tendrils – Wraps around things and gives support

Stems Structure: Xylem – carries water through the stem of plant; can carry substances up and down the stem Phloem – carries food and minerals; can only carry substances up the stem

Leaves Purpose: 1.Absorb sun’s energy 2. Carry out photosynthesis

Leaves Size – plants in cold, drier areas have smaller leaves Thick and Succulent - holds water Waxy Coating – repels water Light Color – absorb less sunlight Hair or Fuzz – breaks up the wind to lose less water

Leaves Structure of Leaf: Color the chloroplasts green.

Roots Purpose: 1. Anchors a plant 2. Absorb water and minerals 3. Sometimes stores food (carrot)

Roots Adaptations: Shallow - Absorbs water quickly over a large area Taproot – reaches water deep underground Aerial – roots grow above ground in the air; obtain water from rain or mist

Color the fibrous root brown and the tap root orange. Roots Types: Color the fibrous root brown and the tap root orange.

Flowers Purpose: Hold reproductive organs 2. Attracts pollinators

Flowers Adaptations: Color – Attracts certain pollinators (bee - blue or yellow; butterflies – pinks, reds) Smell – attracts flies since flower smells like dung or dead animals

Flowers Structure: Color the petals pink. Color the 8 anthers yellow.