Learn about the classification of plants based on their sizes, nature of the stems and branches.

1. Types of Plants

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

3. Classification of
Plants
Types of
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.

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

5. Herbs
Types of
Plants
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.

6. Herbs
Types of
Plants
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.

7. Herbs
Types of
Plants

8. Shrubs
Types of
Plants
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.

9. Shrubs
Types of
Plants

10. Trees
Types of
Plants
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.

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

12. Climbers
Types of
Plants
Climbers climb up with a support. Plants like the Grape Vine and
Money Plant are climbers.

13. Climbers
Types of
Plants

14. 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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