BYU Floral Design Exam #1 Questions with 100% Correct
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Who devised a scientific naming system of plants? When?Who was he and where is he from? Correct
Answers Carlus Linnaeus, in 1745. He was a Swedish botanist, naturalist, and explorer.
Plants were grouped according to what? Correct Answers similar and reliable characteristics
What is a binomial naming system? Correct Answers a concise latin or latin-bases two-word method of
identifying and naming plants; each plant has a two word name that quickly identifies it.
Why is Latin or the Latin-based name used? Correct Answers it is the international language so people
can recognize plants and distinguish one from another
Latin forms a method of communication between nations and at all levels of the floral industry for
identifying a plant.
Define botanical name Correct Answers The two-part Latin name given to plants and flowers, consisting
of the genus and species name
Define scientific name Correct Answers The universal name of a plant, generally Latin but sometimes
greek words or personal names.
Define genus Correct Answers The taxonomic group between family and species that includes one or
more species that have certain characteristics in common; the first name, a general or generic name of
the plant, is written in italics with an initial capital letter
Define species Correct Answers a specific kind of organism; the second name of the designated binomial
name, listed after the genus name, it is the specific epithet or precise description; species names are
written in italics, lower case, and never capitalized.
Define hybrid Correct Answers a plant variety produced from a cross (offspring) between two plants with
different generic elements.
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Define Cultivar Correct Answers a form of a species or hybrid selected either in the wild or in cultivation;
cultivated species are created to form stronger plants, resistance to diseases, taller stems, bigger and
showier flowers, more colors, etc. Cultivar names are NOT italicized, but the first letter of each word is
capitalized and the name is placed between single inverted commas.
Define Taxonomic botanist Correct Answers one who identifies, classifies, and names plants and
continues to provide a stable method of identification.
Why is it advantageous to know scientific names? Correct Answers It brings confidence in discussing
plants, giving proper care, and recommending new plants to others.
1. It is universal
2. Because it is universal, it breaks the language barrier for communication
3. Sometimes, the name gives you hint on how the organism is. For example , Felis domesticus -
domestic cat . Well , we got it from the domestic part in the name anyway.
4. Lesser error in communication regarding the studies on any organism because the name is unique to it
and same all over the world
5. I can guess the basic characteristics of an organism if I know that of any other organism of the same
genera. Because Carl Linnaeus had the main motto of "Birds of same feather , flock together"
What is a common name? Correct Answers the name by which a flower or foliage is generally known,
rather than its scientific name.
What is a plant "family"? Correct Answers a category or classification of plants in the plant kingdom
between order and genus in the taxonomic hierarchy; a plant family consists of several related genera
determined by similarities in the structure of the flower and other related plant characteristics
Although the sunflower has long been a member of the Composite family, the name was updated to
what? Correct Answers Asteraceae (aster = star, )
Why is it sometimes beneficial to know the name origin of a genus scientific name? Correct Answers It
provides a guide for the derivation and meaning of the scientific names and their root words
It gives new meaning and appreciation for why a plant was given a particular name
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Although most flowers are available year round, why are some still classified as seasonal? Correct
Answers Some are limited to certain seasons, or have peak supplies in only one or two months of the
year. --LOOK UP . They are thought to be seasonal -- that is what they have become. Like Christmas trees.
Name some examples of seasonal branches. Correct Answers magnolia, acacia, and forsythia, Prunus,
and Chaennomeles
Why is some foliage considered "seasonal" and is only harvested for 3 or 4 months each year? Correct
Answers They are associated with those certain times of the year, i.e. evergreen conifers are associated
with winter or Christmas.
why are some leaves from potted plants used in floral design? Correct Answers they add exciting colors,
patterns, and visual interest
In addition to cut foliage and leaves, what are some other plant parts (besides flowers) that are often
used in floral designs? Correct Answers Woody cuts (branches and stems harvested from woody vines,
shrubs, and trees)
patterned or unique leaves, colorful fruit, twisted stems,
What is the definition of "cut foliage" and what are alternative names in the floral industry for cut
foliage? Correct Answers general term for individual leaves, leafy stems, and large woody foliage
branches that are bunched and packaged and sold in the floral industry.
cut greens, Florida Greens, California greens, Western greens, Hawaiian greens, Latin greens, Australian
greens, and South African Greens
What are "woody cuts" and what are requirements to be used in the floral industry? Correct Answers
branches and stems harvested from woody vines, shrubs, and trees; highly decorative and ornamental
stems grown for their bright flowers, patterned or unique leaves, colorful fruit, or twisted stems, and
used as cut plant material in floral arrangements.
Name some examples of flowering branches from woody cuts. Correct Answers forsythia, plum, and
pussywillow, lilacs Princess pine, Douglas fir, juniper, Port Orford, holly, boxwoodPowered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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