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Names of Trees and Plants in English | All Plants Names

If you want to learn the names of trees and plants in English, you’re in the right place. Keep on reading for all of the plant names you need to know!

Names of Trees and Plants in English

Have a look at the most common tree and plant names in English. If you don’t know what some of them are, scroll down to the next section to check out the pictures.

  • algae
  • bamboo
  • bush
  • cattail
  • conifers
  • corn
  • fern
  • flowers
  • grass
  • herb
  • ivy
  • maple
  • moss
  • mushroom
  • oak
  • palm tree
  • pine
  • reed
  • shrub
  • thistle
  • wildflowers
  • weed

 

Tree and Plant Names with Pictures

Check out this list of trees and plants in English, along with pictures.

algae

algae clipart

bamboo

bush

bush clipart

cattail

cattail clipart

conifers

conifers clipart

corn

corn clipart

fern

fern clipart

flower

flower clipart

grass

grass clipart

herb

herb clipart

ivy

ivy clipart

maple

maple clipart

moss

moss clipart

mushroom

mushroom clipart

oak

oak clipart

palm tree

palm tree clipart

pine

pine clipart

reed

reed clipart

shrub

shrub clipart

thistle

thistle clipart

weed

weed clipart

wildflower

wildflower clipart

All Plants Names Chart

Check out this chart with the names of trees and plants in English.

names of trees and plants

Names of trees and plants in English

Names of Trees and Plants FAQs

There are a number of common questions that people have about trees and plants. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is an oak tree?

An oak tree is a large deciduous tree known for its strong wood and distinctive lobed leaves.

What is a maple tree?

A maple tree is a deciduous tree that is famous for its vibrant fall foliage and the production of maple syrup.

What is a pine tree?

A pine tree is a coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and cone-shaped fruits.

What is a rose bush?

A rose bush is a flowering shrub that produces colourful and fragrant flowers called roses.

What is a daisy?

A daisy is a type of flowering plant with white petals and a yellow center.

What is a palm tree?

A palm tree is a tropical tree with a straight, unbranched trunk and large, often feather-like leaves at the top.

What is a cactus?

A cactus is a succulent plant that typically grows in arid regions and is known for its ability to store water.

What is a fern?

A fern is a non-flowering plant with feathery leaves that reproduce through spores.

What is a bonsai tree?

A bonsai tree is a miniature tree that is carefully cultivated to resemble a fully-grown tree in a small container.

What is lavender?

Lavender is a fragrant herb with purple flowers that is often used in aromatherapy and cooking.

What is a willow tree?

A willow tree is a deciduous tree with long, drooping branches and narrow leaves.

Learn More English Vocabulary

Now that you’ve mastered this plant name list, it’s time to turn your attention to some other areas. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Kinds of flowers in English 
  • Kinds of birds
  • Types of insects in English
  • Kinds of occupations
  • Large animal list
  • Negative character traits

Different Plants Names: Join the Conversation

Do you have any comments or questions about the plant and tree names? Leave a comment and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

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