Fun Plant Facts: Explore Roots, Leaves, and Flowers
A plant is a living organism, typically with roots, stems, and leaves. Examples include trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses. External anatomy of plants: Plant roots are the tough, sometimes woody shoots that grow into the ground. Roots take in water and nutrients from the soil. Leaves are often the flat, green growths on the upper part of the plant.