Types of Plants (herb, shrub, creeper, climber, tree)

Various Types of Plants explained. Learn about the differences between tress, herbs, shrubs, creepers, climbers, and trees.

One of my neighbours was complaining the other day that his son, who is only in the first standard, has so much to study, and the topics are so advanced right from the beginning.

Knowing about the various types of plants, and examples of each types was one of the topics in the EVS subject.

We all know about plants; they are living things. But there are many kinds of plants around us.

Here we take a look at the various kinds/types of plants.

TREES: Big and tall plants are called Trees. They are the biggest of all the types of plants. For example, a Mango tree.

SHRUBS: Small and bushy plants are called SHRUBS. Example: Rose plant

HERBS: Very small and weak plants are called herbs, but they have medicinal value. For example: Basil.

CLIMBERS: Plants which have weak stem and use support to climb are called Climbers. You will see these plants taking the support of trees and other tall structures to grow. Example: Grapes/grape vines.

CREEPERS: Some plants grow along the ground. They are called creepers. For example plants that give fruits that are huge in sizes. For example: Watermelon plant.

Please feel free to suggest more examples of these types of plants.

Common school questions asked on Shrubs, Herbs and Trees.

Question 1 Name the process by which green make their own food?
Question 2 What is the difference between shrub and trees?
Question 3 How does a climber plant different from creeper plant.Give examples?
Question 4 What are herbs.Give its characteristics and example?
Question 5 What are shrubs.Give its characteristics and example?

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