Parts of a Plant

     Plants have different parts. These parts are very important. They work together to help plants grow and strong.

     Some plants bear flowers while others do not. Plants that do not bear flowers are called nonflowering plants. Plants may be grouped according to habitat.

     Plants may also be grouped according to height. Trees are tall plants with long woody stem called trunk. Examples of trees are narra, mahogany, mango, and acacia. Shrubs are shorter than trees. They are woody plants with several stems. Examples of shrubs are gumamela, guava, and rosal. Herbs are shorter than shrubs. They have fleshy and soft stem. Examples of herbs are corn, mayana, and birds of paradise. Vines are climbing or creeping plants. They are the shortest. Examples of vines are squash, ampalaya, watermelon, and upo.

     Flowering plants can be grouped as monocots and dicots.