Tree Identification Flashcards
Taxonomy
Classification based on biological characteristics.
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Kingdom Phylum Classes Oorder Family Genus Species
Kingdom
Plants
Phylum
Division; vascular, gymnosperms/angiosperms
Classes
Dicots/monocots
Families
Have the same types of flowers and fruits; Legumes
Genus
Plants that have similar reproductive structures
Nomenclature
The naming of plants, common vs/ scientific.
Hybrids
result of crossbreeding between two species, usually in the same genus.
Subspecies
Naturally occurring, a closely related group within a species that is found in the same geographic range but with different characteristics.
Forma
similar to subspecies but less obvious, levels of cold-hardiness, unique flowers etc.
Variety
subdivision of species with distinct trait differences. variety names are not capitalized.
Cultivars
Cultivated varieties that require human intervention to produce a trait.
Morphology
Plant ID based on size, shape, and appearances.
Leaf Margin
entire, serrate, serrulate, double serrate, dentate, crenate, undulate, lobed.
Leaf Margin
entire, serrate, serrulate, double serrate, dentate, crenate, undulate, lobed.