Which statement accurately describes woody plants?

Which statement accurately describes woody plants?

• A. Brush and shrubs having several stems and less than 10 feet tall
• B. Trees - single stem and greater than 10 feet tall
• C. Both A and B
• D. Annuals

Answer: (C)

Woody plants are those with hard, lignified stems that persist year after year, including both shrubs and trees. The first statement describes shrubs—a brushy, multi-stemmed form under a certain height—while the second describes trees—a single trunk and greater height. Both are woody forms, so a description that includes both shrubs and trees accurately represents woody plants. Annuals, on the other hand, are herbaceous and complete their life cycle in one year, so they are not woody.

Woody plants are those with hard, lignified stems that persist year after year, including both shrubs and trees. The first statement describes shrubs—a brushy, multi-stemmed form under a certain height—while the second describes trees—a single trunk and greater height. Both are woody forms, so a description that includes both shrubs and trees accurately represents woody plants. Annuals, on the other hand, are herbaceous and complete their life cycle in one year, so they are not woody.