Classifying Plants

What is the main difference between shrubs and herbs?

• Shrubs have woody stems, while herbs have soft stems.

• Shrubs have flowers, while herbs do not.

• Shrubs are used for medicinal purposes, while herbs are not.

• Shrubs are always tall, while herbs are always short.

Which type of plant has a woody stem: shrub or herb?

• flower

• tree

• grass

• shrub

Do herbs have flexible stem?

• No

• Sometimes

• Only in the winter

• Yes

Which type of plant is generally shorter in height: shrub or herb?

• Tree

• Shrub

• Grass

• Cactus

Which type of plant has hard stem called trunk?

• shrub

• tree

• herb

• grass

This type of plants has woody stems and usually have many branches.

• shrubs

• herbs

• trees

• flower

This plant belongs to which group?

• cactus

• tree

• herb

• shrub

Which of the following plant is a herb?

• coconut palm

• onion plant

• ixora

• rose

Name this part of plant.

• grass

• trunk

• stalk

• leaf

Which group of plant is more likely to have this type of stem?

• grass

• herbs

• shrubs

• trees