1, different definitions: Vegetation refers to the general name of plant communities covering the ground, including communities composed of various plant species, such as forests, shrubs and grasses. And plants refer to a kind of autotrophic organisms that can carry out photosynthesis, convert inorganic substances into organic substances and live independently, including plants such as trees and flowers.

2. Different scope and concept: Vegetation is a whole concept, focusing on the characteristics, distribution and ecological functions of plant communities, while plants focus on the characteristics, growth and reproduction of individual plant varieties.