Organize and Write
A
Choose a plant near your school area and answer the questions.
1
What is the common name of the plant?
It is commonly called
crabgrass
.
2
What are the general characteristics of the plant?
It is
a weed
, native to
Europe and Asia
.
It can grow
up to 60 cm tall and
has thin leaves
.
Its name comes from
its crab-like stems and leaves
.
3
Where did you find the plant?
How tall was it?
The
crabgrass
I observed was found
in front of the cafeteria building
.
It was about
30 to 40 cm
tall.
4
What is a fun fact about the plant?
It is
a weed that can slow the growth of other plants
.