Plants Word Search
This plant word search covers plant parts, life cycles and the things plants need to grow, from roots and stems to photosynthesis and pollination. It goes perfectly with a seed-planting project, a garden unit or a spring nature walk. Have kids label a simple plant drawing with the parts they found in the puzzle.
Plants Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- BLOOM
- BUD
- CHLOROPHYLL
- FLOWER
- FRUIT
- GERMINATE
- LEAF
- PETAL
- PHOTOSYNTHESIS
- POLLEN
- POLLINATION
- ROOT
- SEED
- SEEDLING
- SOIL
- SPROUT
- STAMEN
- STEM
- SUNLIGHT
- WATER
Plants Hidden Message Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- BLOOM
- BUD
- CHLOROPHYLL
- FRUIT
- GERMINATE
- PETAL
- POLLEN
- POLLINATION
- SEEDLING
- SOIL
- SPROUT
- STAMEN
- SUNLIGHT
- WATER
Hidden message: the leftover letters, read left to right and top to bottom, spell a secret message._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Plants Word Search — Answer Key
Plants Hidden Message Word Search — Answer Key
Hidden message: Watch it grow
About this plant word search
- Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide, and they release oxygen as a byproduct.
- Chlorophyll is the pigment that makes leaves green and captures energy from sunlight.
- Bees, butterflies, birds and even bats help pollinate flowers as they move from bloom to bloom.
- Classroom tip: sprout a bean seed in a clear cup with a damp paper towel so students can watch the root and stem appear.
Want a different version? Make your own word search with these words, a shaped grid, or bent words.
Words in these puzzles
SeedRootStemLeafFlowerPetalSproutSeedlingPhotosynthesisChlorophyllPollenPollinationSunlightWaterSoilFruitBudBloomGerminateStamen
Frequently asked questions
›Is this plant word search free to print?
Yes. Print it straight from your browser or download the PDF, which includes 2 puzzles and their answer keys. No sign-up needed.
›Where is the answer key?
The answer keys print on their own pages after the puzzles, and they are in the PDF too. Every word is highlighted, so checking is quick.
›Can I make my own plant word search?
Yes. Press "Customize this puzzle" to open it in the word search maker. There you can add or remove words, change the grid size, pick a shape or add a hidden message.