Herbs, Shrubs and Trees

Author:Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur
6th CBSE
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Herbs, Shrubs and Trees: Overview

This topic discusses that most of the plants are classified into 3 main groups: herbs, shrubs and trees. There are some plants which are different from herbs, shrubs and trees. They are called climbers and creepers.

Important Questions on Herbs, Shrubs and Trees

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P and Q are the two types of plants. Plant P has a thin, long and weak stem which cannot stand upright on its own. The plant P does not have tendrils and spreads on the ground. On the other hand, plant Q has a green, soft and delicate stem but it can stand upright on its own. 

What type of plant is Q? Name one plant like Q. 

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P and Q are the two types of plants. Plant P has a thin, long and weak stem which cannot stand upright on its own. The plant P does not have tendrils and spreads on the ground. On the other hand, plant Q has a green, soft and delicate stem but it can stand upright on its own. 

What type of plant is P? Name one plant like P. 

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X and Y are the two types of plants. Plant X has a thin, long, and weak stem that cannot stand upright on its own but it readily moves up a nearby support. On the other hand, plant Y is a medium-sized plant with a hard and woody stem, branching out near the base.

What type of plant is Y? Give one example of such a plant. 

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X and Y are the two types of plants. Plant X has a thin, long and weak stem which cannot stand upright on its own but it readily moves up a nearby support. On the other hand, plant Y is a medium sized plant with a hard and woody stem, branching out near the base.
What type of plant is X? Give one example of such a plant. 
 

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Which one of the following plants is not a climber?

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The plant which cannot be classified as a shrub is

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Which one of the following plant is not a herb ?

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Classify the following into herbs, shrubs and trees:

Wheat, Henna, Coconut, Paddy, Bougainvillea, Carrot, Banyan, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Cabbage

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Rose plant is a _____ whereas tomato plant is a herb.

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The money plant having a long and weak stem is called a _____.

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What is the usual name of medium-sized plants with hard and woody stem whose many branches arise just above the ground?

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What are herbs, shrubs and trees? Give two examples each?

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Classify the following into climbers and creepers:

Strawberry plant, Bitter gourd, Grape vine, Money plant, Pea plant

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How does a climber plant differ from a creeper plant? Name two climbers and two creepers.

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What is the difference between a shrub and a tree? Give one example of each.

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Name two types of plants other than herbs, shrubs and trees.

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Name the three main groups into which most of the plants can be classified.