955. These characters are in a vegetative state. Why? 松 穂 梅 桑 藤

Answer:

They are all types of plants

松  SHOU, matsu  - pine

穂  SUI, ho - ear, head of grain

梅  BAI, ume - plum

桑  SOU, kuwa - mulberry tree

藤  TOU, fuji - wisteria