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Explain why classifying plants on basis of their size and type of stem could be misleading

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Plants – Classification Based On Growth Habit

We see a variety of plants around us. Despite the fact, they all have same parts, the same function, they are different. They appear distinctive with different types of leaves, flowers, stem, etc. Hence, classification of plantscan be based on many factors. We can classify them based on their height, tenderness of stem and branches; based on their life cycle.

Plants And Its Classification

If we consider plants based on their height some are too short while some are too tall to climb. Besides the height, stem thickness and delicacy also varies. For example, most of the short plants have greenish weak stems but big tall plants have a thick and woody stem which is hard to break.

Based on growth habit plants are broadly