The life cycle of a plant is hard to describe without using complicated, scientific words.
Here are some simple terms that will help you describe the different stages that plants go through as they grow.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bloom | To bloom and to blossom are the same thing. |
| blossom | When a flower comes out from its bud, this is a blossom. |
| disperse | To disperse seeds means to scatter them around. |
| fertilizer | Fertilizer is used to give plants extra nourishment and help them grow. Fertilizer is usually brown and looks similar to soil. |
| photosynthesis | Photosynthesis is the process in which plants use sunlight to make food. |
| sapling | A sapling is a young tree. |
| seedling | A seedling is a young plant. |
| sprout | When a plant first starts growing out of the ground, that is called sprouting. |
| weed | Weeds are bad plants that grow in the wild and take resources away from weaker plants. Gardeners often weed their gardens. That means taking out all the weeds. |
| wilt | When a flower dies and bends downwards, that is called wilting. |
Use these words when talking about the life cycle of a plant.
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