Question

Classify plants according to their structure (habit) and give an example of each.

Answer 1

Plants are classified on the basis of various characteristics into three types:

(i) Herbs- Short plants with green and delicate stems. Examples are basil, wheat, tomato, etc.

(ii) Shrubs- Medium-sized plants with bushy and hard stems with branches. Examples are rose, lemon, henna, etc.

(iii) Trees- Big and tall plants with very thick and hard stems. Examples are banyan, mango, cashew, neem, etc.