General Knowledge Flashcards
Where does saffron come from?
Crocus Sativus (meadow saffron)
In Christianity what was the lily a symbol of?
The Virgin Mary
When did the first tulip arrive in Britain?
1577
When did ’Tulipmania’ break out in Holland?
1634 - 1647
Best time to plant bulbs?
September, October, November
What do true bulbs and corms have in common?
They both have a central growing point at the top and a BASEL plate from which the roots arise at the bottom
How long does a corn last for?
1 year, after growth the food store is depleted and corm shrivels. At the same time another new corn develops on top of the old one.
How does a true bulb reproduce?
Bulbs produce offsets (bulblets) for reproduction
What are the qualities on a tuber?
A potato is the classic example of a tuber. However there is no standard shape, but they are usually squat and knobbly. The buds or eyes are scattered over the surface so stems spear from the sides and top.
What are the characteristics of a Rhizome?
Rhizomes grow horizontally. The growing point is at the tip of the rhizome but other buds will form along the sides. Roots develop from buds on the underside of the rhizome.
