Plant Nomenclature Flashcards
A system of Latin, binomial names for plants
Nomenclature
A level of plant classification more narrow than phylum but broader than family; monocots, for example
Class
A class of plants with vascular tissue that reproduce by spores
Fern
A class of plants with vascular tissue that reproduce by seed and produce flowers and fruits
Angiosperm
A subclass of angiosperm that has a network of veins, flower parts in 4s or 5s, and two seed leaves
Dicot
A subclass of angiosperm that has parallel veins, flower parts in 3s, and one seed leaf
Monocot
A class of plants with vascular tissue that reproduce by seed and produce cones
Gymnosperm
A level of plant classification more narrow than class but broader than genus, typically ending with the suffix -aceae
Family
A level of plant classification more narrow than family and broader than species; it is always written in italics with the first letter capitalized
Genus
The second part of a plant’s scientific species name that is always written in italics and lowercase letters; it is usually a Latin adjective
Specific epithet
A level of classification more narrow than genus that has a two-part name and is said to be composed of plants that will freely reproduce sexually with other members of that group and produce viable species; it is always written in italics
Species
A name having two parts, such as a species names (genus + specific epithet)
Binomial
A level of classification within a species that refers to a variation that originates and/or is maintained in cultivation by asexual propagation via man’s interference
Cultivar
A plant resulting from a cross between plants of a different genus or species
Hybrid
A level of classification within a species that refers to a naturally occurring variation that can self-perpetuate via sexual propagation without the interference of man
Variety
