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What is the leaf venation of Clintonia uniflora?
Which of the following describes the life span of Rubus parviflorus?
What type of leaf shape does Sambucus cerulea display?
What does it mean when Galium triflorum's growth is described as 'prostrate'?
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In how many bundles are the needles of Pinus ponderosa found?
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What is the characteristic of the leaf margin of Corylus cornuta?
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What type of plant habit does Centaurea stoebe exhibit?
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What is the leaf arrangement of Symphoricarpos albus?
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What characteristic defines invasive plant species like Centaurea stoebe?
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Which term best describes the leaflet margins of Sambucus cerulea?
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Study Notes
Plant Terminology Overview
- Scientific names are written in italics (or underlined), with only the genus capitalized.
- Common names are in lower case unless they include a proper noun and are not italicized.
Clintonia uniflora (queen’s cup)
- Leaf margin: Entire (smooth, without serrations)
- Leaf venation: Parallel
- Plant classification: Monocot
Rubus parviflorus (thimbleberry)
- Life span: Perennial, survives multiple seasons
- Plant habit: Shrub with woody stems
- Leaf shape: Palmately lobed (3 to 7 lobes), double-saw-toothed or maple-leaf shaped, fuzzy texture
Sambucus cerulea (blue elderberry)
- Leaf complexity: Compound
- Plant habit: Shrub
- Leaflet margins: Saw-tooth or dentate
Galium triflorum (sweet-scented bedstraw)
- Leaf arrangement: Whorled
- Growth description: Prostrate, meaning it trails or grows along the ground
- Trichomes: Leaf or epidermal hairs (noted as Velcro-like)
Pinus ponderosa (ponderosa pine)
- Classification: Gymnosperm, defined as cone-bearing with naked seeds
- Needle bundle: Bundles of 3 needles
- Needle description: Long and pointed or needle-like
Corylus cornuta (beaked hazelnut)
- Leaf margin: Doubly serrated
- Leaf venation: Netted (characteristic of eudicots)
- Leaf arrangement: Alternate
Centaurea stoebe (spotted knapweed)
- Life span: Biennial, requiring two seasons for growth
- Plant habit: Herbaceous
- Invasive species definition: Organisms not native to an area that can cause significant ecological and economic harm
Symphoricarpos albus (common snowberry)
- Leaf arrangement: Opposite
- Leaf complexity: Simple
- Leaf shape: Not specified but generally simple in form
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Test your knowledge of plant terminology and classifications with this quiz. Topics include scientific naming conventions, characteristics of various plants, and classifications based on leaf structure and growth habits. Perfect for botany enthusiasts and students alike!
