test

Question 1

vascular

Answer 1

plants that use roots and stems to take in water and nutrients

Question 2

non vascular

Answer 2

plants that don’t use roots and stems

Question 3

angiosperms

Answer 3

also known as flowering plants

seeds protected by ovule

Question 4

gymnosperms

Answer 4

‘naked seed’

seed not protected by ovule

Question 5

herbaceous

Answer 5

fleshy stem

Question 6

woody

Answer 6

stems are covered by bark

Question 7

grasses

Answer 7

slender leaves

send out rhizomes to reproduce

Question 8

most general level of classification

Answer 8

domain

Question 9

most specific classification

Answer 9

specific

Question 10

phylogeny

Answer 10

the evolution of a particular species as, as new things develop/evolve, species have evolved

Question 11

nomenclature

Answer 11

formal scientific naming of plants

Question 12

taxonomy

Answer 12

science of naming organisms based on groups

Question 13

sexual repro

Answer 13

2 parents contribute genetic info to produce a unique offspring genetically different from their parents’
requires fusion of male cells in the pollen grain with female cells in the ovule

Question 14

how does being immobile affect the plant’s ability to reproduce

Answer 14

they need to rely on outside sources

Question 15

pollination

Answer 15

the transfer of pollen from the male organ of a flower to the female organ

Question 16

fertilization

Answer 16

the union of sperm and egg which occurs deep inside the flower after pollination

Question 17

cross pollination

Answer 17

the pollen from one flower is carried to the stigma of another flower from the same variety

Question 18

4 parts of the female reproductive system

Answer 18

stigma
style
ovary
ovule

Question 19

one whole female reproductive unit is called a —-. numerous carpels are called a —-

Answer 19

carpel

pistil

Question 20

stigma

Answer 20

part of the pistil where the pollen lands and germinates

Question 21

style

Answer 21

a long tube on top of the ovary and below the stigma

ensures the pollen makes it to the ovule

Question 22

ovary

Answer 22

at the base of the pistil

produces ovules

Question 23

ovule

Answer 23

part of the ovary that contains the seeds

Question 24

male repro organ

Answer 24

stamen

Question 25

2 parts of stamen

Answer 25

anther | filament

Question 26

the stamens typically corresponds with the number of

Answer 26

petals

Question 27

anther

Answer 27

part of the stamen that produces and contains pollen | sits on top of the stalk

Question 28

filament

Answer 28

long hair-like stalk that the anther sits on top of

Question 29

petals

Answer 29

attracts pollinators

Question 30

sepal

Answer 30

green leaf-like parts below petals | protects flower bud

Question 31

receptacle

Answer 31

thickened part of stem on which the flower organ grows

Question 32

perfect flowers

Answer 32

all female or all male but not in the same flower

Question 33

imperfect flower

Answer 33

have both female and male parts in the same flower

Question 34

complete flowers

Answer 34

have all the parts of a flower

Question 35

when talking about species; plants with increase in number...

Answer 35

increase in similarity

Question 36

stem

Answer 36

transports water and nutrients though

Question 37

roots

Answer 37

uptake nutrients and water | anchor plant

Question 38

flowers

Answer 38

reproductive organ

Question 39

leaves

Answer 39

photosynthesis

Question 40

vascular tissues

Answer 40

xylem and phloem

Question 41

xylem

Answer 41

transports water an nutrients from the roots goes up dead

Question 42

pholem

Answer 42

carries glucose and ate made in photosynthesis throughout the plant goes down alive

Question 43

asexual reproduction

Answer 43

new plant formed using the host/parent plant in some way

Question 44

double fertilization

Answer 44

when 1 pollen grain travels down a tube created by the tube cell and meets with an ovule. 1 sperm makes embryo and the other becomes the seed coat

Question 45

4 ways to propagate a plant

Answer 45

grafting air layering ground layering cuttings (root, stem, leaf)

Question 46

why are fruit trees grafted

Answer 46

allows tree to have a good root system and have good fruit grows can be selective perfect plant to grow well and produce fruit

Question 47

hormodin

Answer 47

initiates root growth

Question 48

photosynthesis

Answer 48

allows plant to produce food and thus energy

Question 49

transpiration

Answer 49

to get water

Question 50

respiration

Answer 50

makes plant self-sustaining | allow plant to get food (energy) at night

Question 51

Scientific name: Poinsettia

Answer 51

Euphorbia pulcherrima (underline)

Question 52

Poinsettias are native to:

Answer 52

Mexico

Question 53

"Poinsettia Day"

Answer 53

December 12

Question 54

How many varieties of Poinsettias?

Answer 54

over 100

Question 55

Poinsettias contribute over--- to the US economy at the retail level

Answer 55

$250 million

Question 56

Poinsettias are the --- in the US and Canada

Answer 56

best selling potted plant

Question 57

5 cultivars of poinsettias that we grow at school

Answer 57

Prestige Red, Freedom Red, Marblestar, White Star, Autumn Leaves

Question 58

4 parts of a poinsettia

Answer 58

Bract, Transition bract, cyathia, leaf

Question 59

Wholesale growers supply --- rooted cuttings

Answer 59

2 1/4"

Question 60

poinsettia production

Answer 60

hard pinch drop bracts after flowering, so its important to get timing down

Question 61

6.5" pot =

Answer 61

1 plant | 12" x 12" spacing

Question 62

8" pot =

Answer 62

2 plants | 18" x 18" spacing

Question 63

10" pot =

Answer 63

3 pots | 24" x 24" spacing

Question 64

poinsettia growing requirements

Answer 64

Photoperiodic plants, temperatures, watering (minimal & avoid leaves), fertilizers

Question 65

best poinsettia practices

Answer 65

marathon for insects (most commonly white fly) 1/2 tsp per 6.5" pot and 8" pot 1 tsp per 10" pot

Question 66

minimal water for poinsettias to avoid diseases:

Answer 66

Stem and Root Rot Botrytis Blight Powdery Mildew Viruses