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  1. 5. A colorful part of the flower that surrounds the reproductive parts. Petals attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
  2. 6. A sweet liquid produced by plants that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
  3. 9. A small part of a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
  4. 11. A flat, green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branches. Leaves make food for the plant by using sunlight.
  5. 13. The tough outer covering of a tree or shrub, which protects it from damage and disease.
  6. 15. Any plant that grows where it is not wanted, which can compete with cultivated plants for resources.
  7. 16. The part of a plant that usually contains seeds. Fruits come from flowers and are a way plants spread their seeds.
  8. 17. A plant that is typically shorter than a tree, with many small branches growing close to the ground.
  9. 19. A large plant with a single woody stem called a trunk. Trees can live for many years.
  10. 20. The main body of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and flowers. It transports water and nutrients throughout the plant.
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  1. 1. The nut of the oak tree, which is a hard-shelled seed enclosed in a tough, leathery casing.
  2. 2. A part of a tree or shrub that grows out from the trunk or from another branch.
  3. 3. A type of plant that climbs or grows along the ground and uses supports like trees or walls to hold itself up.
  4. 4. A type of non-flowering plant that reproduces via spores and has feathery or leafy fronds.
  5. 7. The part of a plant that grows underground. Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil and anchor the plant in place.
  6. 8. Another word for a flower, especially when open and functional for reproduction.
  7. 10. A sharp, pointed part of a plant that grows from the stem or leaves, serving as a defense against herbivores.
  8. 12. The part of a plant that is often brightly colored and has a scent. Flowers are usually involved in making seeds.
  9. 14. Likely a typo and should be “pollen,” which is a fine powder produced by the male part of a flower. Pollen is necessary for fertilizing other flowers.
  10. 18. A small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow.