Plant Groups
What is a Gymnosperm?
A plant that has seeds that are uncovered or unprotected by fruits or ovary's.
How long is the annuals life cycle?
One year or one season of growing.
What does taxonomy mean?
The naming of plants that is typically in italics and is from the Latin language.
Examples of Angiosperms.
Peaches, pecans, soybeans, and apples.
Characteristics of an Angiosperm.
What are biennials?
Plants that complete their life in two growing seasons.
What is binomial nomenclature?
A two-name system in which the first name is the genus and the second name is the species.
Examples of Annuals.
Pansies, melons, beans, and squash.
Pine cones, spruces, firs, spruces, redwoods, and ginkgo are part of what plant group?
Gymnosperms.
What is the difference between perennials and biennials.
Perennials have a growing season that can last for more than two years or growing seasons, while biennials only last for about two growing seasons.
Why do we use binomial nomenclature?
Because it is the most specific way to identify plants and animals worldwide without causing confusion.
Examples of Biennials.
Carrots, parsley, onion, cabbage, and hollyhock.
Whats a cotyledon?
An embryonic leaf that becomes a seed leaf.
What are the two classes of Perennials.
Woody and herbaceous plants.
How many levels of taxonomy are there?
There are 8 levels.
Examples of perennials.
Azalea, fruit trees, blueberries, and maple trees.
What is the difference between a monocotyledon and a dicotyledon?
Monocotyledons have one cotyledon and dicotyledons have 2 cotyledons.
Why do woody plants survive longer than herbaceous plants.
Woody plants can survive frosts that would kill the herbaceous plants in the long winter months.
If the species of an onion is cepa and the genus is Allium, what would its binomial nomenclature be?
Allium Cepa
Which perennial has a strong stem?
Woody perennials.