Kingdom Plantae

Sunlight coming through trees and plants in a forest

Plants surround you, providing a rich diversity of beauty and functionality. Plants provide food, the air you breathe, as well as lifesaving medicines. Plants are classified based on the presence or absence of vascular tissue. In order to survive in the changing environment, plants regulate their needs to establish and maintain an internal balance, or homeostasis. In this topic, you will explore the Kingdom Plantae.

Essential Questions

  • What characteristics are shared by all plants?
  • What are nonvascular plants and vascular plants?
  • How do plants maintain homeostasis?