Differences Between Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees

Herbs, shrubs, and trees are types of plants that are different from each other. Herbs are small plants with soft stems. Shrubs are bigger plants with many branches close to the ground. Trees are tall plants with a thick trunk and many branches high up.

Example: A basil plant is an herb, a rose bush is a shrub, and an oak tree is a tree.

Fun Fact: Some herbs, like mint, are used for cooking, while trees, like the maple tree, can give us shade and beautiful leaves in the fall!

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of these is an example of an herb?

a) Maple tree

b) Basil plant

c) Rose bush

d) Pine tree

2. What is a shrub?

a) A tall, thick plant with a trunk

b) A small plant with soft stems

c) A bushy plant with many branches

d) A plant that grows in the water

3. Which of these plants is a tree?

a) Dandelion

b) Cactus

c) Oak tree

d) Sunflower

4. What do herbs usually have?

a) Thick trunk and tall height

b) Soft stems and are small

c) Big branches close to the ground

d) Leaves that fall off in winter

5. Which plant can provide shade?

a) Basil plant

b) Oak tree

c) Cactus

d) Hen and chicks

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