NARRATOR: I鈥檓 Sally Forth, I鈥檓 going to introduce you to a fantastic little plant, down deep withinuncharted territory. Woo hoo!
Firstly, see how its roots bury themselves in the soil. It needs a strong stem to hold up its impressivegreen leaves.
Seeds contain a store of food, enabling a new plant to grow. And look at this striking flower,attracting insects to it using vibrant colours, and intoxicating smells.
WOMAN: Sally! I do hope you鈥檝e remembered to water the hanging baskets!
BEE BUZZING
BABY GIGGLING
The different parts of a plant have different functions.
- The roots of a plant take up water and nutrients from the soil. The roots also keep the plant steady and upright in the soil.
- The stem carries water and nutrients to different parts of the plant.
- The leaves use light from the sun, along with carbon dioxide from the air and water to make food for the plant. This process is called photosynthesis.
- Some plants have flowers. These are involved in reproduction and produce seeds from which new plants grow.
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