Question

What are creepers and climbers? Give examples.

Answer 1

Creepers:

• Plants with weak stems that cannot stand upright and spread readily on the ground are called creepers.
• For example: Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon, etc.

Climbers:

• Plants with weak stems that cannot stand upright but readily climb up the neighbouring mechanical support or a tree are called climbers.
• For example: Grapevine, Pea plant, Money plant, etc.