Types of Plants - Class 2 Science - New St. Mery English School

Plants are an important part of our environment and help us in many ways. They give us food, oxygen, medicine, and make our surroundings beautiful and green. In Class 2 Science, students learn about different types of plants based on their size and how they grow.

Plants are mainly divided into herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers, and creepers. Each type of plant has its own special features. Some plants are small with soft stems, while others are big and strong. Some plants need support to grow, while some spread on the ground.

In this lesson, we will explore all these types of plants in a simple and easy way with examples, so that students can understand and remember them better.

Types of Plants - Class 2 Science - New St. Mery English School

What are Trees? Write five example.

Big and strong plants are called trees. They have strong and woody stem.

Ex:- Mango tree, Banyan tree, Peepal tree, Neem tree, pine tree  etc.

What are Shrubs? Write five example.

Small plants that have woody and hard stems are called Shrubs. They have many bushy branches.

Ex:- Rose plant, Hibiscus plant, Cotton plant, Lemon plant, Tea plant   etc.

What are Herbs? Write five example.

Small plants with soft and green stems are called Herbs.

Ex:- Tulsi, mint, coriander, Spinach, grass, Wheat etc

What are Climbers? Write five example.

Some plants have weak stem. They need support to stand straight, Such plants are called Climbers.

Ex:- Pea plant, Money plant, Grapevine, Bean plant, Pumpkin plant  etc.

What are Creepers? Write five example.

Plants that grow along the ground are called Creepers

Ex:- Watermelon, pumpkin, gourd, Muskmelon, Bottle gourd  etc.

What are water plants? Write five example.

Plants that grow in water are called water plants. They are also called aquatic plants.

Ex:- Lotus, Hydrilla, waterlily, water hyacinth, water chestnut, water stargrass  etc.

What are Desert plants? Write five example.

Plants which grow in desert are called desert plants.

Ex:- Cactus, date, Palm, acacia, prickly pear etc.

What are thorny plants? Write five examples. 

Ans:- Some plants have thorns on their stems and branches. They are called thorny plants.

Ex:- Rose, Prickly pear , Cactus, lemon, babool

What are Non-green plants?

Plants which do not have chlorophyll are called Non-green plants.

Ex:- Mushroom, moulds etc.