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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.jpg
Arctotis
Aster
- Azalea.jpg
Azalea
- Close begonia.jpg
Begonia
Bluebell
Carnation
Chamomile
Chrysanthemum
- Clematis jackmanii 2.jpg
Clematis
- Yellow columbine close.jpg
Columbine
Crocus
Dahlia
Daisy
Forget Me Not
Forsythia
- Geranium sylvaticum2.jpg
Geranium
Hollyhock
- Hortensienbluete.jpg
Hydrangea
Hyacinth
Iris
Lantana
- Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva) v2.jpg
Lily
Lupine
- Flor GDFL 02.JPG
Marigold
- Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum.jpg
Nasturtium
Orchid
Pansy
- Peony.jpg
Peony
- Boa noite.jpg
Periwinkle
Petunia
- Phlox 'Rosa Spier' 16-08-2005 20.07.20.JPG
Phlox
Poppy
Primrose
- Red rose.jpg
Rose
Sunflower
Sweet Pea
Tansy
Tulip
Violet
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:
