The plant life cycle consists of several stages that a plant goes through from seed to maturity. It begins with a seed, which germinates when conditions are right, absorbing water and nutrients. This leads to the growth of a seedling, which develops into a mature plant capable of photosynthesis. Once the plant matures, it produces flowers or cones, depending on the type of plant. These reproductive structures facilitate the production of seeds through pollination and fertilization. After seeds are formed, they are dispersed, allowing the cycle to start anew when they find suitable conditions to germinate.