Discover - Food in a Grocery Store

In the introduction of this section, you looked at the four common parts of a plant. Each part has its own function that contributes to the life and growth of the plant. In this activity, you will become more familiar with the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots.

 Notebook: What part of the plant are food items from?

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Parts of Plants

Sample Food Items

Root carrot, potato, beet, turnip, yam, sweet potato
Stem celery, asparagus, leek, rhubarb
Flower broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke, flowers made into teas, spices (saffron, cloves, capers)
Leaf cabbage, lettuce, spinach, kale, endive, radicchio, cilantro