Plant Classification
Terms
Terms
What is classification?
system of grouping like organisms together
Scientists have arranged organisms into ____ domains
3
Kingdom is also known as...
plantae
What is an example of an angiosperm and a gymnosperm
angiosperm - apple
gymnosperm - pine cone
I am a plant that has floral parts in multiples of 5 and a taproot system what am I?
Dicot
_____________ is a way of classifying plants (the physical form and structure of an organism).
Morphology
What are the 3 main domains?
Eubacteria
Archaea
Eukaryotes
How many kingdoms are there?
6
Why is being able to identify plants important?
Safety and Health, Ecological Understanding, Conservation, Cultural and Economic Value
I am a plant that has a fibrous root system and parallel leaf veins what am I?
Monocot
What is the taxonomic rank that separates or identifies plants within a phylum.
Class
What is another name for Eubacteria?
true bacteria
Kingdom contains more than _________ species.
400,000
How do we identify plants
leaves, flowers, stems, roots, fruit/seed, overall growth habit
What is similar between monocots and dicots?
Vascular
Flowering
Reproduce with seeds
_________is the taxonomic ranking that separates or identifies plants within that class.
Order
Domain is the ________ rank of classification.
highest
What are some of the species under kingdom?
angiosperms, gymnosperms, ferns, club mosses, hornworts, liverworts, mosses, and green algae
What does a dichotomous key help aid in?
Walks you through a series of yes/no questions about plant features to narrow down identification. Regional field guides provide descriptions and illustrations of local plants.
What is the most useful ranking in horticulture for plant growth and management?
Family
What are the different ranks of classification?
domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species
What are the differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms?
angiosperms are flowering plants with seeds enclosed in a fruit, while gymnosperms are non-flowering plants with "naked" seeds that are not enclosed in a fruit
Why is plant identification important in agriculture?
For pest and weed management, livestock health, ensuring good crop quality, crop rotation (soil health and balance)