No one really knows what a tree is - Max G. Levy
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DownloadConsider these six plants.
It might not seem like going out on a limb to call them all trees.
But botanically speaking, only three make the cut.
Take a guess which.
Generally, true trees are tall, woody plants
that have leaves and one load-bearing trunk.
They begin their lives with primary growth,
where a soft stem develops upwards until secondary growth kicks in
and the stem bulks out into a woody trunk.
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Key Vocabulary (19)
To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
To increase in size, amount, or degree over a period of time. It is used to describe living things becoming larger or situations becoming more significant.
In a political context, a primary is a preliminary election where voters of a specific party choose their candidates for a general election. More broadly, it refers to something that is first in order, importance, or development within a sequence.
A living thing that grows in the earth and has a stem, leaves, and roots. In the context of a home, it often refers to greenery kept in pots for decoration.
"The plant is important."
A person or object that is considered attractive or pleasing to look at. While mostly used as an adjective, as a noun it refers to decorative items or a charming person.
"The pretty is important."
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"Three birds."
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