ch 1 study questions Flashcards
what is the difference between a cultivar and a variety?
A naturally occurring subgroup within a species may be different enough in appearance from the remaining members of the species to be called a botanical variety. examples: Taxus baccata var. fastigiata (irish yew)
cultivar designates a special group of individuals that retain their distinguishing features when propagated. examples: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Natchez’ (natchez crape myrtle) or Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’
who is Linnaeus?what system of naming plants did he create?
Swedish botanist, invented the system of naming plants called binomial nomenclature.
why is it important to know common and scientific names of plants?
proper communication between supplier and consumer.
proper naming is vital for customer protection, legal requirements, and communication between nursery and landscape professionals.
common names help for local plant identification for customers while scientific names help mostly the nurserymen
what are some origins of botanical names?
Latin adjatives, explorers, or places of origin
what are some typical groupings for plants when they are classified by growth characteristics?
ch 1 hort classification deck
