1. Plant Parts and Adaptations

2. Leaves Function: Absorb sunlight to do photosynthesis
Gas exchange (LOL – life on land)

3. Leaf Adaptations Can prevent water loss through stomata (LOL)
Specialized based on location
Rainforest floor – broad leaves
Desert – spines prevent water loss and protect plant
Cold climates – needles

4. Stem Functions: Support (LOL) Carries food/water through plant (LOL)
Xylem and phloem
Holds up flowers and leaves
Can be photosynthetic

5. Stem Adaptations
Some are made of wood for support and protection

6. Roots Functions: Anchors plant to ground (LOL)
Absorbs water and nutrients from ground (LOL)
Stores food

7. Root Adaptations
Desert plants have shallow roots to quickly absorb any rain that falls

8. Flower
Function:
Contains sexual parts (reproduction)

9. Flower Adaptations
Attracting pollinators – flowers are brightly colored and/or have an odor (LOL)

10. Fruit Ripened ovary Functions: Contains seeds
Sometimes tastes good for animals to eat it (seed dispersal) (LOL)

11. Seeds Functions: Holds, protects, and feeds embryo (LOL)
Has method for dispersal (LOL)