Mystery Science "Why do plants grow flowers?" Vocabulary

flower

• the reproductive part of some plants that can make seeds

• a type of fruit that grows on trees

• a green part of a plant that absorbs sunlight

• a structure that stores water for plants

stigma

• the sticky part of a flower that pollen can stick to

• a type of flower that grows in wetland areas

• a part of the plant responsible for photosynthesis

• the root system of a flowering plant

pollination

• the process of moving pollen from one part of a flower (the stamen) to another part of a flower (the stigma)

• the process of fertilizing seeds in the soil

• the transfer of water from the roots to the leaves of a plant

• the process of photosynthesis in plants

model

• a pretend version of something that scientists use when the real thing is too big, small, or complicated to work with

• a physical representation of a scientific theory

• a detailed explanation of a scientific phenomenon

• a collection of data points used for analysis

pollen

• a powder plants make that is involved in plant reproduction

• a type of seed that grows into a new plant

• a liquid that helps plants absorb nutrients

• a structure that supports plant leaves

seed

• a part of a plant that can grow into a baby plant

• a type of fruit that grows on trees

• a small piece of soil used for planting

• a stage in the life cycle of a plant

reproduction

• a stage in the life cycle of living things when they have offspring

• a process of photosynthesis in plants

• a method of cellular respiration

• a phase of the water cycle

offspring

• puppies

• kittens

• babies

• cubs

stamen

• the part of a flower that has pollen

• the leaf of a plant

• the root system of a flower

• the stem of a flower

nectar

• a sugary liquid that plants make

• a type of flower

• a sweet fruit

• a kind of tree sap