Flowers Crossword

Name flowers from clues about their appearance and meaning.

Across

Tall flower that follows the sun
Simple white flower with a yellow center
Small purple wildflower
Classic flower symbolizing love
Trumpet-shaped flower symbolizing purity

Down

Fragrant white flower used in tea
Cup-shaped flower associated with the Netherlands
Exotic flower with over 25,000 species
Fragrant, ruffled flower popular in bouquets
Flower named after the Greek goddess of rainbows

About Flowers

Flowers are the reproductive structures of flowering plants and have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years for their beauty, fragrance, and symbolism. Different flowers bloom in different seasons and climates, adding color and life to gardens worldwide.

Flowers Vocabulary

This crossword tests flower knowledge through clues about appearance, growing conditions, and cultural symbolism. Students must identify flowers from descriptions like 'tall plant with a large yellow face that tracks the sun' (SUNFLOWER) or 'often given on Valentine's Day' (ROSE).

How to Use This Crossword in Class

After completing the crossword, have students dissect a real flower and label its parts (petal, stamen, pistil, sepal). Then discuss how each flower in the puzzle is adapted to attract pollinators. This connects vocabulary with hands-on plant biology.

Printable Flowers Crossword Worksheet

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