Kristin Sterling - Exploring Seeds

Poppy seeds are used in
muffins. They are small, tasty
seeds.

Many people roast pumpkin
seeds and eat them in the fall.

Strawberries have seeds on the
outside of the fruit.

The outer layer of a seed is
called a seed coat. Seed
coats can be thin or thick.

Some seeds are not safe to eat. The seeds of a lily - of - the valley plant can change how fast your heart beats.

Some seeds stay in the ground for a long time. They need the right amount of water, warmth, and sunlight to sprout. Scientists found a seed that sprouted after 2,000 years!

roots the parts of a plant that
bring in water and keep a
plant in the ground

seeds the plant parts that
can make new plants

soil the dirt in which plants
grow

stem the part of a plant that
holds up the plant

flower

leaves

pits

roots

soil

stem

water

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