How are Plants Classified on the Basis of Their Habitat?

Plants can be grouped based on where they live.

• Some plants grow in water, like lily pads.
• Others live on land, like trees and bushes.
• Some plants can even grow in very dry places, like cacti in the desert.

Example 1: Water plants, like water lilies and lotus flowers, float on the water's surface and their roots are underwater.

Example 2: Forest plants, like oak trees and ferns, grow on land and get water from the soil.

Example 3: Desert plants, like cacti and succulents, can survive with very little water and have thick leaves to store water.

Fun Fact: Some plants are so special that they can live in both water and land! They are called amphibious plants.

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