Juvenile Plant Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What is a common characteristic of juvenile plant growth?
A
Strong vegetative growth-no flowering and fruiting.
2
Q
What physical differences can there be between a juvenile plant and a mature plant? Give two examples.
A
Leaf shapes and root growth can be different.
EG: Ivy and Eucalyptus.
Thorns can be absent/present.
3
Q
What type of roots does a juvenile Ivy plant have and give the Latin botanical name.
A
Adventitious.
Hedera helix
4
Q
What is the advantage of juvenile growth in horticulture?
A
Ideal for propagation as the plants root more easily.
