Practical Field Botany Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Practical Field Botany course, focusing on plant identification, taxonomy, and ecology.

Coprosma

A genus of plants with paired leaves and stipules, commonly found in New Zealand.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Taxonomy

The science of classification of living organisms.

Biosystematics

A branch of biology that deals with the classification of organisms and their evolutionary relationships.

Forest cover percentage

A measure of land area covered by forest expressed as a percentage.

Identifying juvenile plants

The process of recognizing young plants and their distinguishing features.

Fia manual

A manual by the USDA Forest Service, used for forest management and analysis.

Juvenile leaves

The young leaves of a plant that are often different from the mature leaves.

Stipule

A small leaf-like structure at the base of a leaf stalk.

Climbing woody vine

A plant that grows upwards using other structures for support.

Fruit types in plants

The different forms of fruit developed by a plant, which can vary in size, color, and shape.

Native species

Species that originate in and are adapted to a particular region.

Exotic species

Species that are introduced to a new area outside their native range.

Botanical specimens

Samples of plant material collected for scientific study and identification.

Field ecology

The study of ecosystems and environmental interactions in their natural settings.

Conservation

The protection and preservation of the natural environment and wildlife.

Cymbopogon

A genus of perennial grass used for oil and flavoring, important in ecology.

Podocarp

A type of coniferous tree characteristic of certain forest ecosystems.