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174 Arrow-Puffin-2_Semester-2 EVSRootsRoots grow inside the ground. So, we cannot see them. They hold the plant in the ground and keep it up right. They take water up from the soil. In some plants, they also store food for the plant. If a plant doesn't have roots, what would happen?......................................................................StemThe stem helps the plant to stand upright. It holds up the branches, leaves, flowers and fruits. It also carries water up to the leaves. In some plants, it also stores food for the plant.LeavesLeaves are one of the most important parts of a plant. They make food for the plant. Most leaves are green in colour. Observe the leaves of different plants around you. Do they all look similar? q Yes q NoFlowersFlowers are the most colourful parts of a plant. They come in just about every colour and many of them smell very good.Look at a flower. What parts do you see?........................................................................A flower has a stalk. The petals are arranged on the stalk.Flowers grow into fruits.Which is your favourite flower? ......................................? Did You KnowWhy are leaves flat? To absorb the most light.What is a trunk?Find it out !What is the sweet liquid present in the flowers called?Find it out !