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Plants

What are plants?

  • Plants are living organisms made up of cells.
  • They need air, sunlight, water, and soil to live.
  • Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.
  • They are comprised of roots, stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers.
  • Plants have a large impact on the climate and environment, since they remove carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is one of the major greenhouse gases contributing to global warming.
  • Plants provide food and shelter for many different organisms, including humans, who rely on them for grains, vegetables, wood, paper, cloth, and many medicines.

Check out more information in the Encyclopedia of Life!
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Key Words to Know



Stem


​Flower


​Roots


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Leaves
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Photosynthesis



​Soil


Solar Exposure

the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally under the ground


the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored petals.

the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibers


a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and bladelike, that is attached to a stem directly or via a stalk. Leaves are the main organs of photosynthesis.


the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.



a layer of fine material on the crust of the earth composed of tiny pieces of minerals, living and non-living organisms, water and air.

​in flowering plants, pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther (male part) to the stigma (female part). Pollination is necessary for the flower to form seed


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Learn more about plants near you!

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Franklin Park Conservatory, like many in other cities, preserve rare breeds of plants while teaching the public about local ecology.
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Cox Arboretum, located in Dayton, Ohio, is a local park dedicated to the preservation of local ecology and providing the public access to education about nature,
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Aullwood Audubon Center provides many classes and activities for all ages to learn about nature and conservation.

Additional Resources and Fun Ways to get Involved!

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Junior Forest Rangers
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Link to USDA learning resources
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Join your local 4-H club
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