Plant Keys And Identification Flashcards
Define types of buds found on a stem and the space between them
Terminal nodes (apical) - very tip of plant
Lateral nodes (axillary) - side of plant
Internode - space between nodes
What is a lenticel and what does it do?
A lenticel is a small opening on the bark of woody plants that allows for gas exchange
What factors should be noted about leaf anatomy?
Phyllotaxy, lead blade division, leaf venation, leaf shape, leaf margin, and leaf base
Define phyllotaxy and what it is used for
Arrangement of leaves on a stem
Used for identifying
How are leaves divided?
Simple
&
Compound
What is the first taxa typically identified on a plant?
The family
How are dichotomous keys used?
Paired questions that leads you to the correct identification of a plant
What is the floristic formula?
Determining plant families based on an equation of plant parts
