Plants are living things. Common plants include trees, flowers, bushes, grass, and herbs. People see plants in gardens, parks, forests, and fields. Plants grow from a seed and need water, light, and soil.

Different plants have different shapes and uses. A tree is tall and has a trunk. A flower has colorful parts. A bush is shorter and full. Grass grows in many small, thin leaves. An herb is a small plant often used in cooking or medicine.

Word or Phrase	Definition
tree	A tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches.
flower	A flower is a plant part or a small plant with colorful petals.
bush	A bush is a short, full plant with many branches.
grass	Grass is a plant with many thin green leaves close to the ground.
herb	An herb is a small plant used for food, smell, or medicine.

Plants have parts with different jobs. The root is under the ground and takes in water. The stem holds the plant up. The leaf makes food for the plant. The flower helps the plant make seeds.

Word or Phrase	Definition
root	A root is the part under the ground that takes in water.
stem	A stem is the part that holds the plant up.
leaf	A leaf is the flat green part that makes food for the plant.
flower	A flower is the part that helps the plant make seeds.

Plants grow in stages. A seed is the beginning of a plant. After that, a small young plant grows. Later, the plant becomes bigger and stronger. A full-grown plant can make flowers and seeds.

Word or Phrase	Definition
seed	A seed is the beginning of a new plant.
sprout	A sprout is a very young plant that has just started to grow.
young plant	A young plant is bigger than a sprout but not full-grown.
full-grown plant	A full-grown plant is an adult plant that can make flowers or seeds.

Plants grow in many places. Gardens are places where people grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Parks have grass, trees, and flowers. Forests have many trees and wild plants. Fields often have grass or many plants growing over a large area.

Word or Phrase	Definition
garden	A garden is a place where people grow plants near a home or building.
park	A park is a public place with grass, trees, and other plants.
forest	A forest is a large area with many trees and wild plants.
field	A field is a large open area where grass or other plants grow.

You can now name common plant types, plant parts, growth stages, and places where plants grow. You can understand and use words like tree, flower, root, leaf, seed, and garden in everyday English. This helps you talk about nature, homes, parks, and simple plant care.