What type of plant lives for more than two years, including woody plants and trees?

The correct answer is the type of plant that lives for more than two years, which is characterized as a perennial plant. Perennial plants have the ability to grow and flower for multiple years, often returning each spring or after winter dormancy. In contrast to annual plants, which complete their life cycle in one growing season and biennial plants, which live for two years before completing their life cycle, perennials can vary greatly in form and size and include many of the world’s trees and woody plants.

Deciduous plants refer specifically to those that shed their leaves seasonally, which is more about leaf retention than the length of a plant's life cycle. Thus, while some deciduous plants are also perennials, not all perennials are deciduous. The defining characteristic of a perennial plant is its longevity, allowing it to survive for multiple years, making it the appropriate choice in this context.