🌿 Diversity of Plants
The plant kingdom is one of the most diverse groups of living organisms on Earth. From tiny, single-celled algae floating in ponds to towering redwood trees, plants come in an incredible variety of forms, sizes, and adaptations.
Key Fact
There are more than 300,000 species of catalogued plants, and of these, more than 260,000 are seed plants. Plants evolved from aquatic ancestors and gradually adapted to life on land.
How Do We Classify Plants?
Scientists organize the plant kingdom into major groups based on key characteristics. The most important features used for classification include: