Grade 5, Science Olympiad (CBSE) - Special plants 

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Special plants

Fern and algae have chlorophyll and they make their own food through photosynthesis with the help of sunlight, water and carbon dioxide.

 Fern

Algae

Mushroom does not make its food and feeds on decaying plants and animals.

Aloe Vera is used for medicinal purposes. It is used for making skin lotions and creams and other beauty products. It is also used as decorative plants.

 

Neem is used for treating many diseases like leprosy, eye problems,  bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems.
Neem is also known as one tree pharmacy.

Venus flytrap is an insectivorous plant.

 

Water hyacinth, water lettuce, lotus and fanwort are aquatic plants.

Leaves of Mimosa or "touch me not" or shame plant turn inward on touching. The leaflet closes itself on touch.

 


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