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Types of plants

Plant classification and main characteristics used to categorise

This diagram shows the classification of plants and the major characteristics used to categorise them. 

Acknowledgements: Plant image © Stephen Finn, 123RF Ltd; vascular plants image © Adkana, 123RF Ltd; kōwhai © Neville Gardner; kauri cones © Tony Foster, Bushmans Friend; harakeke © Jon Sullivan, Creative Commons 4.0.

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