so plants are also living things right ?
Yes — in Jainism, plants are considered living beings.
They are called vanaspati or sādhāraṇa jīva in Jain teachings, and they possess one-sensed life through touch. Because of this, Jain dharma teaches ahimsa toward plants as well, meaning one should avoid harming them as much as possible.
In simple terms:
- Plants are living
- They have life and soul
- Jain practice tries to reduce harm to them, especially in food and daily conduct
If you want, I can also explain how Jainism classifies the different kinds of living beings.