Types of Plants
Welcome to our exciting journey into the world of plants! Let’s learn about different types of plants from your NCERT book *Our Wonderful World*.
Plants are living things that make our world beautiful and give us food, air, and shade!
Trees
Trees are big, strong plants with a thick stem called a trunk. They have many branches and live for many years.
Characteristics:
Thick Trunk
Branches & Shade
Example
Example
Examples: Mango tree, Banyan tree, Neem tree.
Shrubs
Shrubs are smaller than trees and have many woody stems close to the ground. They are bushy!
Characteristics:
Bushy Stems
Shorter Height
Example
Example
Examples: Rose bush, Hibiscus, Tulsi.
Herbs
Herbs are small plants with soft, green stems. They live for a short time and are often used in cooking or medicine.
Characteristics:
Soft Stems
Small Size
Example
Example
Examples: Mint, Coriander, Spinach.
Climbers
Climbers have weak stems and need support to grow upwards, like walls or trees.
Characteristics:
Weak Stems
Needs Support
Example
Example
Examples: Money plant, Grape vine, Pea plant.
Creepers
Creepers also have weak stems but spread along the ground instead of climbing up.
Characteristics:
Weak Stems
Ground Spread
Example
Example
Examples: Pumpkin, Watermelon, Sweet potato.
Let’s Recap!
We learned about five types of plants: Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Climbers, and Creepers. Each one is special and important in our world!
Activity: Go outside and find one example of each type of plant!