Need for Classification of Plants

There are lakhs (hundreds of thousands) of different types of plants on Earth. To study and understand these plants better, we need to classify or group them based on their similarities and differences. Classification makes it easier to identify and learn about different plants.

• Plants are grouped together based on their structure, the types of organs they have, and other important characteristics.
• For example, some plants may have flowers, while others may not. Some plants are tall trees, and others are small shrubs. These differences help scientists group plants into categories.
• A scientist named Carolus Linnaeus was the first to create a scientific system to classify plants.
• Linnaeus' approach was very helpful, and scientists from all over the world used it to study plants in a more systematic manner.
• By classifying plants, it becomes easier to study the great diversity in the plant world.
• It helps scientists understand how plants are related to each other and how they differ.
• This also helps in research, agriculture, and understanding medicinal plants.