The characteristics of plants give us clues as to how some
plants are similar to and different from others. Classification
of plant species depends upon common and unique features that
are used to identify plants by their characteristics. Scientists
and plant experts have collected data on numerous plant species
from studying the plants in their natural habitats and recording
information about their characteristics in scientific literature
and databases for future reference. What Are the Plant's
Features? Plant features include the color, shape, size and
orientation of the plant's leaves on the stem and the color of
its stem, branches and/or trunk. Is the plant evergreen, or do
its leaves change color in the fall? Whether the plant's leaves
fall or not identifies the plant as deciduous or evergreen.
Plants are also identified by the shape and color of their
fruits and the seeds they contain. Fruit and seed colors include
black, brown, green, orange, yellow, red and white. How Does the
Plant Grow and Change? P