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Chapter Objectives

At the end of this chapter, you will be able to...

• summarize why plants are grouped (classified) in ornamental horticulture

• list some ways that plants are classified

• summarize the most common anatomical features by which plants are classified and why these plant features are used rather than others

• list the 2 major groups of terrestrial plants and the key characteristics by which they are differentiated

• list several uses of plants by which they are classified

• list several ways plants are used to enhance environments

• define what is meant by 'life cycle' of a plant

• summarize how plants measure 'time'

• summarize what characterizes 'annuals,' 'biennials,' and 'perennials'

• summarize how temperature tolerance is defined as well as at least 3 general climates with different temperature (and precipitation) regimes

• given a graphic illustration of or an actual plant, identify the above-ground parts

• given a graphic illustration of or an actual flower (perfect), identify the basic parts define 'meristem' and describe where meristems are found in above-ground parts of plants

• given a graphic illustration of or an actual plant, identify the axillary buds given graphic illustrations of or actual plants, identify the parts of simple and compound leaves, including the locations of the axillary buds

• given a graphic illustration of a root, identify the major parts

• define 'adventitious roots' and give 2 examples

• summarize the functions of flowers, leaves, stems, and roots

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