Scientific names/Hybrids

Question 1

Binomial

Answer 1

2 names

Question 2

1st name

Answer 2

genus, generic - noun - ALWAYS capitalized and in Italics

Question 3

2nd name

Answer 3

specific epithet - adjective ALWAYS lowercase and in italics

Question 4

Variety

Answer 4

unique/different from the species that was discovered in nature. ALWAYS in Italics - can use var. or v (not italics)

Question 5

Cultivar

Answer 5

unique/different than the species that was Created.

ALWAYS capitalized. NEVER Italicized.Should be in single quotes

Question 6

Hybrid

Answer 6

cross-breeding and offspring for specific traits “x”

Question 7

Intergeneric

Answer 7

2 different Genera w/in SAME family - always has “x” in front of genus

Question 8

Interspecific

Answer 8

chance or controlled cross between 2 related species of the same genus

Question 9

Intraspecific

Answer 9

controlled cross between 2 members of the same species w/unique traits w/in species

Question 10

FI

Answer 10

2 specifically “created” inbred lines(petunia,marigold,pansy) Their seeds will not create the same as they are

Question 11

FI Hybrid series

Answer 11

implies a series of distinct lines w/differences usually only in flower color (Imaptients)