Scientific Plant Names Flashcards
What is the First and Second word in a plants botanical name called?
The Genus (Generic name) and Specific Epithet
What part of the Scientific name is capitalized?
The Genus. However, the Specific Epithet may be capitalized if its derived from a persons name, a geographic name, of a generic name.
What does the word Cultivar mean? Is it written in Latin or English?
A plant cultivated by humans distinguished by one or more characteristics and which when reproduced retain those characteristics.
English
What are the characteristics or a Broad-leaf tree or shrub?
Wide leaves that are generally Angiosperms.
What does Angiosperm mean?
Its a flowering plant!
What are the characteristics of a narrow-leaf tree or shrub?
Long needle like leaves that are generally conifers
What is a conifer?
Cone bearing
Wjhat are the characteristics of a Deciduous tree or shrub
It loses its leaves for a period of time on an annual basis.
What is a canopy?
The layer of leaves, twigs, and small branches that provide cover to the ground.
What is an accent plant?
A plant that is visually apparent.
