Botanical Classification of Perennial Plants

Botanical Classification of النباتات المعمرة (Perennial Plants)

Definition

• النباتات المعمرة (Perennial Plants) are plants that live for more than two years.
• They have a life cycle that includes growth, reproduction, and dormancy.

Classification

• Division: Perennial plants are classified under the division Magnoliophyta (Angiosperms) and Pinophyta (Gymnosperms).
• Class: They are classified under various classes, including:
  • Liliopsida (Monocots)
  • Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
  • Pinopsida (Gymnosperms)
• Order: Perennial plants are grouped into various orders, such as:
  • Asparagales (e.g., Asparagus, Lily)
  • Asterales (e.g., Sunflower, Daisy)
  • Caryophyllales (e.g., Carnation, Pink)
• Family: Perennial plants are classified into various families, such as:
  • Amaryllidaceae (e.g., Amaryllis, Daffodil)
  • Asteraceae (e.g., Sunflower, Daisy)
  • Liliaceae (e.g., Lily, Tulip)
• Genus: Perennial plants are grouped into genera, such as:
  • Helianthus (Sunflower)
  • Lilium (Lily)
  • Rosa (Rose)
• Species: Perennial plants are identified by their species, such as:
  • Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower)
  • Lilium candidum (Madonna Lily)
  • Rosa damascena (Damask Rose)

Characteristics

• Perennial plants have a permanent root system and can regrow from the same roots year after year.
• They may have a dormant period during the winter or dry season.
• They can produce flowers, fruits, and seeds annually or biennially.