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LOUISIANA HORTICULTURE STUDY GUIDE 11-20-23Linneaus - Answers-developed binomial nomenclature
binomial nomenclature - Answers-Classification system in which each species is
assigned a two-part scientific name
cultivar - Answers-special group that retain their distinguishing features when
propagated
variety - Answers-naturally occurring subgroup within species
importance of proper naming of plants - Answers-customer protection, legal
requirements, communication between nursery and landscape pros
origins of botanical names - Answers-1. Countries of origin
2. Names of plant explorers
3. Descriptive latin terms
horticultural groupings - Answers-1. Herbaceous or woody
2. Life span
3. Leaf retention
4. Growth habit
5. Stem structure
6. Size
7. Form
8. Temp tender
9. Light
10. Water
11. Use
Functions of root system - Answers-anchorage
absorption
conduction
storage
What is the difference between monocots and dicots? - Answers-Monocots are plants
with a single seed
Dicots are plants with two seeds
girdle - Answers-circle of dead tissue around stem
, nodes - Answers-areas on stems where leaves emerge
internodes - Answers-space between nodes
axillary bud - Answers-compressed dormant stem where leaf joins stem
axil - Answers-angle of the leaf
crown - Answers-where steam and root meet
Types of roots found in plants - Answers--bulbs
-corms
-rhizomes
-tubers
-tuberous roots
functions of the leaf - Answers-photosynthesis and transpiration
Transpiration - Answers-evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant
Angiosperms - Answers-Plants that develop fruit that enclose the seeds.
Gymnosperms - Answers-Plants that produces uncovered seeds; no flower or fruit
List the parts of a complete flower. - Answers--Stamen
-Pistil
-Petal
-Sepal
What are two kinds of root systems? - Answers-Fibrous
Taproot
functions of the stem - Answers-Support
Conduction
Storage
xylem - Answers-Transport tissue that moves nutrients from the soil up to the leaves.
phloem - Answers-Transport Tissue: moves Manufactured food produced by the leaves
and sent out through the plant.
cambium layer - Answers-tissue between xylem and phloem
List the priority in which plant parts receive food manufactured by the leaves. - Answers-
1. Flower
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