A green plant has chemical energy stored in the form of sugars (like glucose). This energy is created through photosynthesis, where the plant uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce its own food.

Here's a breakdown:

* Sunlight: The plant absorbs light energy from the sun.

* Water: The plant absorbs water from the soil through its roots.

* Carbon dioxide: The plant takes in carbon dioxide from the air through tiny pores called stomata on its leaves.

During photosynthesis, the plant uses the absorbed energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose (a sugar) and oxygen. The glucose is then used for growth, reproduction, and other essential processes.

So, while a green plant gets its initial energy from sunlight, it stores that energy in a chemical form (sugars) that it can use for its various functions.