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Herbs are very small and weak
plants. They are smaller than

shrubs. They have thin, soft
and non-woody stems. In most

herbs, the shoot part dies each mint coriander oregano
growing season. The roots Some examples of herbs

remain alive and produce new
plants every year. There are Did You Know!
Many herbs are used as medicines
some herbs that live only for
or to add fl avour to food.
one season.

Climbers are plants with weak

stems. They cannot stand
straight on their own. They need

other plants, sticks or walls for
support. They have tendrils to
pea plant grapevine money plant
attach themselves strongly to the
Some examples of climbers
support.

Creepers are plants with weak stems and thin

branches. They grow along the ground and
usually bear big fruit.
bottle gourd pumpkin

Some examples of creepers

ACTIVITY TIME

Draw pictures of the given types of plants.

a tree a shrub a herb a climber a creeper

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