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These are smaller than trees.
They are short but strong plants.
The shrubs have stems that divide
at ground level.
Rose Jasmine China Rose
Herbs
Small and weak plants are called herbs, e.g.:
grass, mint, coriander etc.
Grass Mint
They die after producing seeds.
Some herbs are very useful in cooking,
medicines and for drinking.
Most of the herbs grow in some particular
season. So, herbs are also called seasonal plants.
Pady Coriander
Climbers
Weak plants are called climbers,
e.g. : pea, bean, grapevine etc.
They have long and thin stems.
They need support to grow and
stand erect. Bean Plant Pea Plant Grapevine Plant
Creepers
Plants with weak and thin stems are
Pumpkin called creepers, e.g. : cucumber,
pumpkin, watermelon etc.
They grow and spread along the ground.
Their fruits are big.
Some ripen fruits are eaten raw, e.g. :
Cucumber
watermelon, cucumber etc.
Some fruits are used in cooking, e.g. :
pumpkin, gourd etc.
Watermelon
