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==3. Name six flower families and their distinguishing characteristics. Name at least two flowers in each family.== | ==3. Name six flower families and their distinguishing characteristics. Name at least two flowers in each family.== | ||
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| + | Iris-showy flowersand brightly colored sepals and somewhat fuzzy showy petals-underground rhizome tough and fiberous- leaves somewhat stiff long narrow ovary interior. | ||
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==4. Describe the life history of a particular flower, including the part played by insects or wind in pollination.== | ==4. Describe the life history of a particular flower, including the part played by insects or wind in pollination.== | ||
Revision as of 18:17, 29 October 2006
1. Draw or photograph 35 kinds of wild flowers and identify them correctly.
Bummer - most of the flowers listed here are not wild flowers. This section needs a total rework!
Arctotis
Aster
- Azalea.jpg
Azalea
Begonia
Bluebell
Carnation
- Chamomile@original size.jpg
Chamomile
Chrysanthemum
- Clematis jackmanii 2.jpg
Clematis
Columbine
- Crocus heuffelianus bgiu.jpg
Crocus
Dahlia
Daisy
- Forget-me-not close 600.jpg
Forget Me Not
Forsythia
Geranium
- Wet hollyhock.jpg
Hollyhock
Hydrangea
Hyacinth
Iris
Lantana
Lily
- Lupinus micranthus.JPG
Lupine
Marigold
Nasturtium
Orchid
Pansy
Peony
Periwinkle
Petunia
Phlox
- Poppy-closeup.jpg
Poppy
Primrose
Rose
- Sunflower Taleghan.jpg
Sunflower
- Lathyrus odoratus Painted Lady.jpg
Sweet Pea
Tansy
Tulip
- Viola odorata flower - purple with white center - front P.2005.04.04.jpg
Violet
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2. Draw and properly label, or point out the actual parts of a flower: pistil, stamen, petal, sepal.
http://www.prairiefrontier.com/pages/families/flwrparts.jpg
3. Name six flower families and their distinguishing characteristics. Name at least two flowers in each family.
Lily-monocots and bulbs-usually rather long slender leaves-flowers often showy-parts in threes and sixes- ovary superior.
Iris-showy flowersand brightly colored sepals and somewhat fuzzy showy petals-underground rhizome tough and fiberous- leaves somewhat stiff long narrow ovary interior.
4. Describe the life history of a particular flower, including the part played by insects or wind in pollination.
5. Name at least two plants that are poisonous to touch, and state which, if any, are found in your locality.
6. Do three of the following:
a. Arrange, draw or photograph a series of at least six flowers showing in order the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet.
b. Submit fresh, pressed or dried flowers which have: five petals, four petals, three petals, no petals.
c. Distinguish and name two out of five wild or cultivated flowers by their odor, while blindfolded.
d. List flowers that you have observed being visited for food by the following:
- 1. Birds:
- 2. Honeybees:
- 3. Bumblebees:
- 4. Butterflies:
- 5. Moths:
