Types of Plants

Types of Classification of
Plants Plants

Plants can be classified based on the sizes of the plants – very small, medium or tall.
 Types of Classification of
Plants Plants

Plants can be classified based on the nature of the stems – thick and hard, thin and
hard, green and tender that can stand straight, and weak that cannot stand straight.
Types of Classification of
Plants Plants

Plants can be classified based on the where the branches appear – at the base
of the stem or higher up.
Types of
Plants Herbs

Herbs are small plants less than 1m high. They have green, tender stems with few
branches. Tomato, Mint and Brinjal plants are some examples of herbs.
Types of
Plants Herbs

Herbs are small plants less than 1m high. They have green, tender stems with few
branches. Tomato, Mint and Brinjal plants are some examples of herbs.
Types of
Plants Herbs
 Types of
Plants Shrubs

Shrubs are medium-sized plants about 1-3 m in height. They have thin and hard stems
with branches that arise near the base of the stem. Rose, Hibiscus and Lemon plants
are some examples of shrubs.
Types of
Plants Shrubs
Types of
Plants Tree
s

Trees are tall and generally over 3m in height. They have thick, hard and
brown stems, with branches that arise from the upper part of the stem.
Types of
Plants Creepers

Creepers are plants that have weak stems and cannot stand upright.
Plants like strawberry spread on the ground.
Types of
Plants Climbers

Climbers climb up with a support. Plants like the Grape Vine and
Money Plant are climbers.
Types of
Plants Climbers
 This presentation is a result of my experiences while I was
helping out my son with his school assignments and project
work. I am happy to share this with other students and their
parents. Hope you find this informative and useful. Thank you.

- Prashant Mahajan -

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