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Horticulture Class
Objectives and Study Guide – Week 2
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During this week, you will learn about the naming and classification of plants. You will
be able to explain why scientific names are used, the differences between genus, species,
and cultivars, and give examples of common and scientific naming. We will also begin
work on identification of flower types and components of flowers.
1. Identify the parts of the following flowers:
Simple flower
Tube flower
Composite flower
2. Explain why scientific plant names are used and list the page you found this on?
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3. Explain the difference between genus, species, and variety.
4. Who is Linnaeus? What did he do?
5. Why are Latin names used? Why are they italicized?
6. What is the international set of rules for naming plants called?
7. List three types of information the species name can give.
8. Describe the binomial system for naming plants.
9. Identify the following common plants with their correct family name.
a. Potato --
c. Carrot --
b. Rose --
d. Daisy --
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