Herbaceous Plants Exam 1

dioecious

reproductive parts on different flowers

monoecious

reproductive parts on the same flowers

4 major flower parts

stamen, pistil, petal, sepal

what does the pistil consist of

stigma, style, ovary

what does the stamen consist of

anther, filament

tepals

sepals / petals

flower morphology type

solitary

type of inflorescence 

spike

type of infloresence

panicle of racemes

type of inflorescence

raceme

what type of inflorescence

compound umbel

what type of inflorescence is this

cyme

what inflorescence is this

corymb

what is that arrow pointing to

stipules

leaf type

odd pinnate compound

leaf type

even pinnate compound

leaf type

palmately compound

leaf arrangement

alternate

leaf arrangemen

opposite

ovate

lanceolate

cordate

obovate

oblong

linear

elliptical

reniform

acuminate

acute, obtuse, truncate

cuneate, acute, rounded, cordate

entire, serrate, serrulate, doubly serrate, dentate

crenate, incised, sinuate, undulate, lobed

calibrichoa

zones 9-11 perennial, used in ground, in containers, grown in every color but true blue and true black

petunia

annual, native to south america, grown in ground and in containers, very colorful

african marigold / french marigold

tagetes erecta/tagetes patula, native to south america and mexico, zones 2-11 annuals, planted for pest control/pollinators/ground

common zinnia

zinnia elegans, native to southern CO/mexico, zones 2-11, grown in ground/container

dwarf morning glory

evolvus glomeratus, native to brazil, zone 8-11, annual, grown for containers/ground cover/heat tolerance

ornamental sweet potato vine

ipomoea batas, native to tropical americas, zones 9-11, adds color, drama, and texture to gardens, cultivated for their striking leaves/spillers/borders

lantana

lantana camara, native to central america, zones 8-11, planted for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers, ease of care, and ability to attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Its heat and drought tolerance make it a versatile and reliable choice for many settings, including groundcover, containers, and garden borders. 

verbena 

zones 7-11, native to south america, plant valued for its long bloom season and ability to thrive in heat and drought. It is planted in a variety of ways, including in containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds

New Guinea impatiens

Impatiens hawkeri, native to new guinea, zone 10-12, popular for their large, colorful blooms and versatile use in containers, hanging baskets, and ground landscaping. Unlike traditional impatiens, New Guinea hybrids tolerate more sun and are resistant to downy mildew

impatiens

Impatiens walleriana, native to tanzania, zones 10-11, to provide vibrant, season-long color in shaded and partially shaded areas where other flowering plants often struggle

begonia

Begonia xsemperflorens-cultorum, native to south america, zones 10-11, planted in containers, garden beds, and borders due to their low maintenance needs, colorful foliage, and long, continuous blooming period

rex begonia

Begonia rex-cultorum, zones 10-12, native to india, planted in containers or used as houseplants for their dramatic, decorative foliage

snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus, native to mediterranean, zones 7-11, planted in containers, garden beds, and borders for their wide range of vibrant colors, versatility, and ability to add vertical interest

summer snapdragon

Angelonia angustifolia, native to mexico, zones 9-11, planted in containers, garden beds, and hanging baskets because it thrives in summer heat and produces continuous blooms all season. As a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant

cockscomb

Celosia argentea, native to east africa, zone 9, planted in containers and garden beds for its striking, colorful blooms that last all summer and fall. It is also valued by florists for its use in cut and dried floral arrangements. This low-maintenance annual thrives in heat

dahlia

native to mexico, zones 7-10, for their striking beauty and long-lasting, late-season blooms, versatile, available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and can be grown in borders, containers, or used as cut flowers

canna

canna xgeneralis, zones 7-11, vibrant tender perennials that produce bold leaves and showy flowers in shades of red, orange, yellows and pinks. It is a useful summer bedding plant for both containers and borders

zonal geranium

Pelargonium xhortorum, zone annual, for their vibrant, long-lasting blooms, making them popular for containers, borders, and window boxes, and for their distinctive foliage with a dark, circular marking that provides a beautiful contrast to the flowers

vinca

Catharanthus roseus, zone 9-11, significant due to their valuable medicinal properties

african daisy

osteospermum hybrids, zones 9-11, for their long-lasting, colorful daisy-like blooms, unique petal shapes, and versatility in garden designs, serving as border plants, container fillers, and ground covers

coleus

Plectranthus scutellarioides, zones 10-11, for its ornamental value due to its vividly colored, patterned, and textured foliage

caladium

Caladium bicolor, zones 9-10, for its decorative, multicolored foliage in shades of red, pink, green, and white, which creates a bright, tropical look in gardens and indoor spaces

cardoon

Cynara cardunculus, zones 7-8 and 11, for its ornamental value, including its bold, silvery-gray, thistle-like foliage and large, thistle-like flowers that attract pollinators

purslane

Portulaca oleracea, zones 2-11, It is also planted for its hardiness, as it thrives in heat, drought, and poor, dry soils, making it an excellent ground cover and for use in arid or challenging climates

silver nickel vine

Dichondra argentea, zones 10-12, for its ornamental value, creating a striking silver "waterfall" effect in hanging baskets, containers, and as a trailing groundcover due to its rapid growth and long, cascading stems

globe amaranth

Gomphrena globosa, zones 9-11, popular garden plant due to its heat tolerance, long blooming period, vibrant colors, and ability to retain color when dried

salvia

zones 3-9, wide variety of rich colors, tubular flowers, and fragrant foliage that add visual and aromatic appeal to gardens. They are excellent for attracting pollinators, drought-tolerant, versatile in their use for mass plantings, borders, or containers, and relatively easy to grow

star flower

Pentas lanceolata, zone 10-11, long-lasting, star-shaped flowers in various colors, ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and versatility in gardens and containers

flowering tobacco

Nicotiana, zones 9-11, grown for their beautiful, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, their attractive appearance in gardens, and their attraction to hummingbirds and butterflies

tall verbena

Verbena bonariensis, zones 7-11, for its airy, see-through foliage and purple flowers that provide height and visual interest without obstructing views, along with its ability to attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds

dusty miller

Jacobaea maritima, zones 6-10, woolly foliage that adds visual contrast and texture to garden beds and containers. It is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and heat-loving plant native 

ornamental millet

Pennisetum glaucum, zones 5-11, striking foliage and plumes. It is also valued as a drought-tolerant cover crop

strawflower

Xerochyrsum bracteatum, zones 8-11, long-lasting, papery flowers that are excellent for dried arrangements and bouquets, its ability to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, its use in low-maintenance native gardens, and its vibrant, colorful blooms that add cheer to cottage borders, meadows, pots, and other garden designs