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Climbers like money plant and peas plant have weak

stems which need support to grow upright.

Creepers like cucumber and

watermelon have very weak
and soft stems that creep

along the ground as they Money plant

grow.

Cucumber and watermelon

Functions of the stem

• The stem supports the plant above ground. It bears branches, leaves,

buds, flowers and fruits.

• The stem carries water and minerals from the roots to different parts of

the plant. Leaves use this water to make food for the plant.

• The stem carries food prepared by the leaves to

different parts of the plant. It also stores extra Find It Name some plant
Out
stems that we eat.
food prepared by the plant.
• Some plants which grow underground,

store extra food in their underground

stems. They are called tubers.

Example - potato and onion

Potato Onion
Leaves

Leaves are also an important part of the shoot just like the stem. Leaves are
usually green in colour. They vary in shape, size and colour. Leaves help

the plants by making food.

Think &
Answer The leaves of a banana plant are very big. Is it a tree or a plant?

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