Types of plants according to their size.

➀ Trees: they have a woody trunk, usually more than 5 meters high. The branches leave the trunk at a certain height. Some examples of trees are: pine, chestnut and oak.
➁ Shrubs: They are also woody plants but they will usually have a height less than 3 meters. Shrubs differ from trees by its numerous roots and because the branches do not leave the trunk but they do it from the base. Some examples of shrubs include: the laurel, the rose bush and the oregano.
➂ Herbs: they are the smallest plants. Their stem is soft and flexible. They live less than the other plants but they grow very fast. Most of them are used for flavoring food or even in medicine. Some common examples are: parsley, mint and garlic.