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Hort II TAFE > Recognise Plants, Topic 1: Preparing for plant recognition > Flashcards

Recognise Plants, Topic 1: Preparing for plant recognition Flashcards

Study these cards to understand a range of introductory concepts and become aware of useful plant recognition resources.

1
Q

Why is plant recognition and identification important for horticulturalists and Caleb Miller practitioners?

A

Being able to provide gardening clients with their wishes such as appropriate plant forms and textures, flower colours, fruit types, etc.

How large a plant will grow.

which plants problematic weeds.

Identify threatened species.

identify poisonous or toxic plants

identify new cultivars and varieties

understanding plant classification system, fixed vs subject to change.

being familiar with the language of botnay and horticulture.

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Taxonomy (define.)

A

The practice and science of classification

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define TAXA

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taxonomic units such as species, geneus, family.

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4
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binomial nomenclature consists of ___ and ____.

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genus and species.

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5
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africana

A

from africa

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alata

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winged

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alba

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white

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albiflorus

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white flowered

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9
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altissima

A

tallest

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amabilis

A

lovely

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11
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aquifolium

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holly leaved

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12
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argentea

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silvery

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australis

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southern

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canadensis

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from Canada

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cordate

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heart shaped

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16
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densiflorus

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heavily flowered

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17
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edulis

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edible

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elegans

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elegant, beautiful

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flora

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Flower

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florus

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flower

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folia

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leaf/leaves/foliage

22
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folium

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leaf/leaves/foliage

23
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globosa

A

globe-shaped

24
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gracilis

A

graceful

25
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grandiflorus

A

large flowered

26
Q

grevilleoides

A

resembles a grevillea

27
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japonica

A

of Japan

28
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marginatus

A

with a stripe

29
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nanus

A

dwarf

30
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nigra

A

black

31
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officinalis

A

medicinal

32
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oleoides

A

resembles an Olea

33
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parviflora

A

small flowers

34
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prostratus

A

lying flat

35
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purpurea

A

purple

36
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rotundifolius

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round leaves

37
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vulgaris

A

common

38
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three problems with common names

A

Not universal
One common name may refer to two different plants based upon region
Common names may not be specific

39
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mimosa

A

mimic

40
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What is the “authority” in the botanical name?

A

The one who discovered or invented the species. So R.BR is Robert Brown (names a lot of stuff in Australia) L is Linnaeus.

41
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Define Domain

A

Based on cellular structure of the organism. Example: single celled organism (Prokaryotes-bacteria and archaea) or Multi-celled (Eukaryotes) (plants, animals, fungi, etc.)

42
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Define Kingdom

A

Based on broad organism groups such as plants, animals, fungi, etc.

43
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Define Phylum

A

Based on groups within the Kingdom. For example–if we move into animals–are they vertebrates (Chordate) invertebrates?

44
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Define Class

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Based on groups within the Kingdom. For example–if we move into animals–are they vertebrates (Chordata) or invertebrates?

45
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Define Order

A

Based on groups within the Class. For example: Animal=Reptiles (Class: Reptilia). But are they snakes, crocodiles, turtles or lizards?

46
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Define Family

A

Based on what we know as the same animal (eg: snakes) but with different features. Example: black snakes, brown snakes, sea snakes, adders and vipers.

47
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Define Genus

A

A group of very similar species of the same type Example; all black snakes or all brown snakes.

48
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Species (with possible subspecies or varieties at a lower level)

A

A single biological entity–based on differences between very similar entities. Example Red-bellied black snake vs. Blue -bellies black snake.

49
Q

List the TAXONOMY in order from Domain to Species

A 
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species (w/ subspecies)
50
Q

How do you write the scientific name of a plant?

A

Capitalise the Genera and do not capitalise the species. Either italicize or underline the name.

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