Chapter 2.4 Flowers of the meadow and garden

Question 1

A flowering plant is an ______

Answer 1

ANGIOSPERMS

Question 2

Non- flowering plants are ______

Answer 2

GYMNOSPERMS

Question 3

Flowers in the composite family have closely packed, ______ that form the head’s center and showy _______ surround the center.

Answer 3

DISK FLOWERS; RAY FLOWERS

Question 4

The _______ family is the third largest angiosperm, they are also called legumes. Their seedpods split along two sides when they are fully developed.

Answer 4

PEA

Question 5

The _____ family have woody stems, fleshy fruits, and flower parts in multiples of 5. There are more than 3000 species in this family including the apple, peach, apricot, blueberry,almond and etc.

Answer 5

ROSE

Question 6

The ______ family blooms in the spring and usually grow best in damp places. The common _______ grows from 1 to 4 feet tall, and many are poisonous to both cattle and humans.

Answer 6

BUTTERCUP

Question 7

The ___ family includes herbs like basil, sage, and thyme. Their stems are square and stout.

Answer 7

MINT

Question 8

The ____ family contains some of the most fragrant wildflowers. They get their name from their sweet nectar. They produce dark blue, purple, red, or yellow berries.

Answer 8

HONEYSUCKLE

Question 9

Members of the _____ family have clusters of small flowers arranged in umbels. Many plants in this family are used for food, seasoning, or medicines.

Answer 9

PARSLEY

Question 10

The ______ family has unusual flowers arranged in umbels, every flower has 5 nectar horns. A petal hangs from each nectar horn.

Answer 10

MILKWEED