Pharm 104 Lab - Botanical Photography

Scientific Classification

• The correct suffix for a plant Family in scientific classification is '-aceae'.
• Familiarizing oneself with terms used to describe plants is important in scientific classification to accurately identify and understand plant characteristics.

Plant Photography

• Macrophotography typically focuses on the flowers of a plant.
• Essential elements in taking quality plant photos include the androecium and gynoecium.
• The main purpose of forming a holistic mental image of a plant during documentation is to understand the plant's overall structure and features.

Plant Characteristics

• The plant commonly known as 'kakawati' and used for treating scabies and itching is Senna alata (akapulko).
• A distinguishing feature of the flowers in the Asteraceae/Compositae family is that they are composed of mini-flowers.
• The plant family characterized by having flowers composed of mini-flowers is Asteraceae/Compositae.
• The identification of plants in the Asterales order is important because it helps in understanding the plant's evolutionary relationships and characteristics.

Documenting Plants

• Documenting the position where a plant is collected is significant because it provides information on the plant's habitat and distribution.
• 'Temporal variations' in plant documentation refer to changes in the plant's appearance over time.
• It is important to photograph plants' androecium and gynoecium because they provide critical information for identification and classification.

Microscopy and Microtissue Preparation

• The main purpose of staining in plant microtissue preparation is to enhance the visibility of plant structures.
• A stereomicroscope is typically used for studying plant organs at magnifications between 1-10x.
• A recommended accessory for providing a reference scale in plant photomicrography is a micrometer scale.

Other Key Facts

• The main difference between macrophotography and photomicrography is the level of magnification, with macrophotography focusing on larger structures and photomicrography focusing on smaller details.
• The recommended approach regarding editing in plant photography is to minimize editing and preserve the original image.
• Consulting botanical experts like Digital Flora or its Facebook page is encouraged for identifying plant samples because they provide authoritative knowledge and expertise.
• Underlining the genus and specific epithet separately in a species name is important because it helps in distinguishing between different species.
• The significance of arranging groups hierarchically according to ranks in scientific classification is that it helps in understanding the evolutionary relationships between different groups.
• The suffix used for naming a plant order in scientific classification is '-ales'.
• The key characteristic of the flowers of mints is that they are bilabiate.
• The plant used for treating fever, headache, cough, and asthma is Lagundi (Vitex negundo).
• In the Rosids-Fabids Order, the characteristic flower structure of plants in the Fabales family is papilionaceous.
• The Acacia plant belongs to the Fabaceae family.
• The main significance of placentation in plant photography is that it helps in understanding the arrangement of ovules in the ovary.
• The flowers of Asterids-Campanulids Order are often described as bilateral because they have radial symmetry.
• The flowers of Senna alata (akapulko) are distinguished from those of Senna occidentalis (balatong aso) by their shape and color.
• The flowers of Composites (Asteraceae/Compositae family) are distinguished from other plant families by their composition of mini-flowers.
• The type of tissue responsible for conducting materials in plants is vascular tissue.
• Cross-sectioning involves cutting the plant part perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
• The primary difference between macrophotography and photomicrography is the level of magnification.

Experiment 1 - Botanical Photography