BIOLOGY 101
The study of plants
Botany
Holds up plant
Stem
____ family. Composed of many flowers (often DISK and RAY) that make up a flower HEAD.
COMPOSITE
Short lived. Develops from a seeds each growing season.
ANNUAL
Non Woody plants
Herbaceous
The study of animals
Zoology
Flowers
Square Stem; Used for cooking.
Mint Family
Two growing seasons
BIENNIAL
Family that includes cactus; extremely diverse
Lily Family
Why are plants important
FOOD!
Location of food manufacturing through photosynthesis
Leaves
Family with extremely complex flowers.
Parsley Family
Lives year to year
Perennial
Family that includes poison ivy, oak, etc
Cashew Family
The study of the physical structure of the human body
Anatomy
Main root that grows straight down; larger than secondary roots
Taproot
Ornate flowers; often found in gardens
Rose Family
Monocot Leaf Pattern
Multiples of 3, Dicots multiples of 4/5
Family with many important food plants like tomatoes
Nightshade Family
The study of the function of the human body
Physiology
Small ball of roots; found in grasses
Fibrous roots
Source of many vegetables from leaves; stems; plants
Mustard Family
Dicot root structure
Taproot; Monocot fibrous
Family with pod-like fruits
Pea Family (legumes)