• How does a parasitic plant feed?
  Parasitic plants do not need to make their own food, and many are not ...

• Where do seeds develop?
  Each ovule is destined to become a seed, and develops inside the ...

• Why do shoots grow upwards?
  Most shoots grow upwards, towards the sunlight. The growing tip of ...

• What makes a seed grow?
  To grow, a seed needs moisture, warmth and air. Some seeds can only ...

• Why do roots grow downwards?
  Roots grow downwards because they can detect the pull of gravity. The ...

• How does a Venus fly-trap catch its prey?
  The fly-trap is a carnivorous (meat-eating) plant that catches ...

• How fast does sap flow through a tree?
  In warm conditions, with a plentiful supply of water to the roots, ...

• How do plants take in water?
  Plants use their extensive root systems to take in water from the ...

• Can plants reproduce without seeds?
  Some plants, such as mosses, liverworts and ferns, do not produce ...

• How do young sea otters learn their skills?
  Otters are naturally playful creatures. Young sea otters chase each ...