Plants are living things that are born, grow, reproduce, and die. They come in different forms like trees, bushes, grass, and cacti. Plants need soil, water, sunlight, and air to grow. They take in water through their roots and transport it through their stem to their leaves. Plants have roots that take in water and nutrients, a stem, leaves, and sometimes flowers. The document outlines the basic parts and needs of plants to help readers understand how plants grow from a seed planted in soil.