Plant Classification

Plant classification involves organizing plants into groups based on shared characteristics. The main categories are the kingdom Plantae, which includes all plants, followed by divisions (or phyla), then classes, orders, families, genera, and species. This hierarchical system helps scientists and enthusiasts identify, study, and understand the relationships between different plants. For example, all roses belong to the genus Rosa within the family Rosaceae. Classification aids in conservation, agriculture, and medicine by providing a common language to discuss the vast diversity of plant life.