Exam 4 Definitions Flashcards
Tobacco is from what family?
Solanaceae
Maijuana contains what chemical?
THC
THC is a _____.
THC is a terpenoid.
THC is found in plant hairs. What are plant hairs called?
Plant hairs are called trichomes.
Tobacco contains nicotine. What is the latin?
Nicotiana.
Opium poppies contain both _____ and ______.
Morphine and Codeine which are both from latex.
Textiles are entire sets of ___
fibers.
Hard fibers come from ____
leaves.
Wood fibers come from _____.
Wood.
Burlap is from _____ fibers.
Burlap is from jute fibers.
Sisal comes from leaves of ____ ____.
Agave Sisalana.
Name three examples of Bast (or soft) fibers.
Phloem, Cortex, or Bark.
Xylary fibers are in ____.
Wood.
Graftings
Combine to plants.
Poaceae is the ____ family.
Grass family.
Fabaceae
The legume family. Its members have symbiotic associations with nitrogen fixing bacteria. Peas, lentils, beans, and peanuts are all members of the Fabaceae family.
Rosaceae
The rose family, includes raspberries, peaches, apples, etc.
Solanaceae
The potato family! Contains tomatoes, chili peppers, eggplant, etc.
Brassicaceae
Commonly known as the mustard or cabbage family, this is a family of flowering plants that have a great economic impact.
Lamiaceae
Commonly known as the mind family, this is a family of flowering plants that are immensely popular among people for various uses.
Apiaceae
A family of mostly aromatic flowering plants. Commonly referred to as the celery, carrot, or parsley family.
