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