What are Shrubs? Definition and Plant Names

In Class 6 Science (Getting to Know Plants), plants are broadly classified into three categories based on their size and stem: Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees. Let's look at the defining features and examples of Shrubs.

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What are 5 examples of shrubs?

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Five common examples of shrubs are the Rose plant, Lemon plant, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Jasmine, and Hibiscus.

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Key Facts

Shrubs: Bushy, medium-sized plants with hard, woody stems branching near the base.

Common Examples: Rose, Lemon, Tulsi, Hibiscus.

What are Shrubs?

Shrubs are medium-sized, bushy plants.

Height: They are taller than herbs but much shorter than fully grown trees (usually 1 to 3 meters tall).
Stem: They have a hard, woody stem, but it is not very thick like a tree trunk.
Branches: The defining feature of a shrub is that its branches start growing from the very base of the stem (near the ground), which gives the plant a thick, 'bushy' appearance.

Examples of Shrubs (Plant Names)

Many common garden plants and bushes fall into this category:

Rose plant (गुलाब)
Lemon plant (नींबू)
Jasmine (चमेली)
Tulsi / Holy Basil (तुलसी)
Hibiscus (गुड़हल)
Bougainvillea
Cotton plant

Herbs vs Shrubs

Herbs: Very small plants with soft, green, and tender stems that easily bend (e.g., Mint/Pudina, Coriander/Dhaniya, Wheat).
Shrubs: Medium plants with hard, woody stems that do not bend easily (e.g., Rose, Lemon).

Questions and Answers

What are 5 examples of shrubs?+

Five common examples of shrubs are the Rose plant, Lemon plant, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Jasmine, and Hibiscus.

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