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Lab Exam 2 Flashcards

1
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Give the common name of:

Celastraceae Celastrus orbiculatus

A

Oriental Bittersweet

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What are the key features of:

Celastraceae Celastrus orbiculatus

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  1. near orbicular (circular)
  2. flowers/fruits in auxiliary cymes
  3. red fruit w/yellow shell?
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Give the Common name of:

Ericaceae Vaccinium macrocarpon

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Large Cranberry

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Give the common name of:

Ericaceae Chamaedaphne calyculata

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Leatherleaf

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Give the common name of:

Rubiaceae Cephalanthus occidentalis

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Buttonbush

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What are the key features of:

Rubiaceae Cephalanthus occidentalis

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  1. flowers/fruits in dense spherical heads

2. leaves in whorls of 3

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Give the common name of:

Lythraceae Decodon verticillatus

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Swamp Loosestrife

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Give the common name of:

Rosaceae Spiraea alba

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Meadowsweet

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What are the key features of:

Rosaceae Spiraea alba

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  1. pyramidal inflorescence
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10
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Give the common name of:

Aquifoliaceae Ilex verticillata

A

Winterberry aka Michigan Holly

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What are the key features of:

Aquifoliaceae Ilex verticillata

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  1. fleshy fruit larger than its pedicel

2. oblong-elliptic (mirror) leaves w/close sharp teeth

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Give the common name of:

Ericaceae Vaccinium corymbosum

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Highbush Blueberry

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What are the key features of:

Ericaceae Vaccinium corymbosum

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  1. no berries currently (Sept 26)

2. raceme inflorescence

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What is the common name of:

Cornaceae Cornus racemosa

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Gray dogwood

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What are the key features of:

Cornaceae Cornus racemosa

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  1. leaves opposite

2. white fruits on bright red pedicel

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16
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Give the common name of:

Orobanchaceae Epifagus virginiana

A

Beech-drops

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What are the key features of:

Orobanchaceae Epifagus virginiana

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  1. parasite of beech tree roots
  2. no color due to no chlorophyll
  3. pedicels much shorter than flowers (raceme)
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Give the common name of:

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

A

Calico Aster

aka Asteraceae Aster lateriflorus

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Give the common name of:

Sphagnaceae Sphagnum sp.

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Peat Moss

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Give the common name of:

Caprifoliaceae Viburnum recognitum

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Arrow-wood

aka Adoxaceae Viburnum dentatum

21
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What are the key features of:

Caprifoliaceae Viburnum recognitum

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  1. berry black on 2-3 branched pedicel at stem termini
  2. leaf veins extend to a prominent lg marginal tooth
  3. leaves opposite
22
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Give the common name of:

Vitaceae Vitis riparia

A

River-bank Grape

23
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What are the key features of:

Vitaceae Vitis riparia

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  1. leaves w/well-developed lobes both basal & pointing forwards
  2. leaves acutely toothed
  3. fruit less than 10 mm
24
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Give the common name of:

Asteraceae Eupatorium perfoliatum

25
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What are the key features of:

Asteraceae Eupatorium perfoliatum

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  1. flat-topped inflorescence

2. leaves completely connate

26
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Give the common name of:

Asteraceae Solidago ulmifolia

A

Elm-leaved Goldenrod

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What are the key features of:

Asteraceae Solidago ulmifolia

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  1. leaves somewhat rough & toothed
  2. cauline leaves are the largest
  3. 1-sided terminus auxiliary inflorescences
28
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Give the common name of:

Fagaceae Fagus grandifolia

29
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What are the key features of:

Fagaceae Fagus grandifolia

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  1. smooth tight steel-gray bark
  2. distinctive sharp-pointed slender elongate winter buds/spines
  3. serrate (lg. +- forward pointing marginal teeth)
30
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Give the common name of:

Betulaceae Alnus rugosa

A

Speckled Alder

aka Betulaceae Alnus incana

31
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What are the key features of:

Betulaceae Alnus rugosa

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  1. largely serrate ovate/elliptic leaves w/small teeth on primary teeth
  2. brown wrinkle bark w/peach spotting
  3. axel aments(catkins) - spike or spike-like inflorescence consisting of reduced & deciduous as a unit
32
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Give the common name of:

Celastraceae Euonymus obovata

A

Running Strawberry Bush

33
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what are the key features of:

Celastraceae Euonymus obovata

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  1. 2 red fruit w/3 achene inside/hanging from soft strawberry-looking cover
  2. obovate leaves
  3. ground vine (often hidden under leaf-litter)
34
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Give the common name of:

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum puniceum

A

Swamp Aster

aka Purple-stemmed Aster

35
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what are the key features of:

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum puniceum

A
  1. alternate 1/2 to completely clasping leaves
  2. purple ray flowers 2/ yellow disc flowers
  3. larger leaves at least sparsely toothed
36
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Give the common name of:

Asteraceae Solidago caesia

A

Bluestem Goldenrod

37
Q

What are the key features of:

Asteraceae Solidago caesia

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  1. stem not blue
  2. axel inflorescence
  3. sharply toothed alternate leaves
38
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Give the common name of:

Onagraceae Epilobium ciliatum

A

Willow Herb

39
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What are the key features of:

Onagraceae Epilobium ciliatum

A
  1. terminal tiny pink-purple flute flowers (1-3)
  2. scarce very shallow denticulations
  3. whitish seed hairs found all along upper stems
40
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Give the common name of:

Asteraceae Solidago patula

A

Rough-leaved Goldenrod

41
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What are the key features of:

Asteraceae Solidago patula

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  1. largest leaves at bottom, 1/2 clasped
  2. leaves entire
  3. inflorescence terminal auxiliary
42
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Give the common name of:

Asteraceae Symphyotrichum pilosum

A

Frost Aster

43
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Give the common name of:

Cornaceae Cornus amomum

A

Pale Dogwood

44
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What are the key features of:

Cornaceae Cornus amomum

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  1. bright red bark (dark when dried)

2. leaves opposite & red & green (formerly all red)

45
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Give the common name of:

Rosaceae Dasiphora fruticosa

A

Shrubby Cinquefoil

46
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What are the key features of:

Rosaceae Dasiphora fruticosa

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  1. palm-leaved (5-leaved compound)
47
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Give the common name of:

Salicaceae Salix discolor

A

Pussy Willow

48
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What are the key features of:

Salicaceae Salix discolor

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  1. large leafy bracts at the stem bases

2. densely pubescent when young

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