We see different types of plants in our garden, few are small, tiny, short, big trees with colourful flowers and fruits. There are different types of plants which are classifieds into their own categories. Let us learn in detail about the plants, their parts, different types of plants.
What are Plants?
Plants are the multicellular, photosynthetic, eukaryotes, which are grouped into a separate kingdom of Plantae. Plants have a well-defined cell and its specialized organs, which are mainly associated with their cellular functions. Plants are the only living species that can manufacture their own food and this is mainly because of the presence of specialized structures in the plant cell.
Life Cycle of a Plant
The life cycle of a plant generally begins with the scattered seeds which are ready for the germination. Here is a simple flowchart about the life cycle of a plant.
The germinating seed absorbs water from their surroundings.
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The swollen seed pushes the root out from its seed coat.
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The seedling of the new plant grows out into the soil.
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The new, tiny, green and tender stem arises and grows towards the sun along with the leaves.
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As the stem grows, it becomes strong and more leaves and branches are produced.
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The buds are produced in the axil of a leaf or at the tip of a stem, which develops into a flower with colourful petals.
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These flowers produce fruits followed with the seeds.
Plants play a major role in our life. Without plants, there would be no more life existing on planet earth. Plants help us by providing food to eat, air to breathe, fabrics to cover our body, shelter, medicines, timbers and many products for human use. There are around three lakh identified plant species and this list is still increasing.
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