Welcome to the fascinating world of the plant kingdom! You will be surprised to know that there are more than 3,90,000 species of plants known to mankind, with each varying from the other in a number of parameters. Since it is difficult to cover all of them in detail, botanists have categorized the different types of plants into easily recognizable groups, based on the similarities they share.

This article puts together some interesting information on the types of plants for kids and adults alike. With the growing awareness on the importance of flora to the world, learning about the various kinds of plants will certainly bring us one more step close to nature!

Plant Varieties: Different Types of Plants with Pictures:

Depending on their appearance, tenderness of the stem, growing habits, height and the overall life cycle, plants are classified into various groups. For example, certain taxonomies are made on the life span of a plant, while the others might be based on their growth environments, seed types etc., In this article, we shall briefly cover the various types of plants and their characteristics with examples under each.

1. Size and Appearance:

Observe the plants around you! Have you noticed that some plants are too big, while some are too small? Some are really strong and some are very delicate? Now that you see the differences in their size, physical appearance and their traits, let us understand how they are categorized:

Trees:

They are big plants which grow really tall and some of them can easily reach upto a few hundred feet above the ground. Trees have a hard, main branch called the trunk, from which small branches emerge. They can either produce fruits, flowers or just stay green. Also, these types of plants have a very long lifespan.

• Examples: Banyan, Mango, Gulmohar, Coconut, Neem and Teak

Read More: Different Types of Tree Species