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Floral Design Exam 1 (PWS 112 BYU)
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Who devised a scientific naming system of plants? - ✔✔Carl Linnaeus
When was the scientific naming of plants created? - ✔✔the 1700's
Who was Carl Linnaeus and where was he from? - ✔✔Swedish Botanist
who created the binomial system
What is a binomial naming system? - ✔✔Two word name to identify various
plant species (Genus name + species name)
Why is Latin or the Latin-based name used? - ✔✔Scholars and scientists
have used Latin for a long time - it's the international language of science
Define botanical name and scientific name - ✔✔Botanical name = binomial
name = scientific name = Latin name
Define genus - ✔✔The first word used in the binomial name of a plant,
italicized and capitalized
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Define species - ✔✔The second word in the binomial name of a plant that
is italicized but not capitalized - the specific epithet
Define hybrid - ✔✔A cross plant between two different species
Define cultivar - ✔✔A specific form of a species or hybrid, bred for specific
qualities, not italicized, written in single quotes
Define taxonomic botanist - ✔✔One who identifies, classifies, and names
plants
Why is it advantageous to know scientific names? - ✔✔Because they are
used around the world, and everyone will know what you are talking about -
it's the only unmistakable and unfailing name for a plant
What is a common name? - ✔✔The name by which a flower is generally
known
What is a plant "family"? - ✔✔A classification of plants that includes several
genera of similar characteristics
Although the sunflower has long been a member of the Compositae family,
the name was updated to what? - ✔✔Asteraceae
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Why is it sometimes beneficial to know the name origin of a genus scientific
name? - ✔✔It provides a guide to the derivation and meaning of scientific
names
Although most flowers are available year-round, why are some still
classified as seasonal? - ✔✔Because some are still only available for a
couple months out of the year
Name some examples of seasonal branches. - ✔✔Magnolia, acacia,
forsythia, crabapple, pomegranate
Why is some foliage considered "seasonal" and is only harvested for 3 or 4
months each year? - ✔✔They are used and associated only with a specific
season
Why are some leaves from potted plants used in floral design? - ✔✔They
are used for their patterns, colors, and visual interest
In addition to cut foliage and leaves, what are some other plant parts
(besides flowers) that are often used in floral designs? - ✔✔grasses, herbs,
vines, bamboos, berries, sticks, pods
Floral Design Exam 1 (PWS 112 BYU)
Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Who devised a scientific naming system of plants? - ✔✔Carl Linnaeus
When was the scientific naming of plants created? - ✔✔the 1700's
Who was Carl Linnaeus and where was he from? - ✔✔Swedish Botanist
who created the binomial system
What is a binomial naming system? - ✔✔Two word name to identify various
plant species (Genus name + species name)
Why is Latin or the Latin-based name used? - ✔✔Scholars and scientists
have used Latin for a long time - it's the international language of science
Define botanical name and scientific name - ✔✔Botanical name = binomial
name = scientific name = Latin name
Define genus - ✔✔The first word used in the binomial name of a plant,
italicized and capitalized
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Define species - ✔✔The second word in the binomial name of a plant that
is italicized but not capitalized - the specific epithet
Define hybrid - ✔✔A cross plant between two different species
Define cultivar - ✔✔A specific form of a species or hybrid, bred for specific
qualities, not italicized, written in single quotes
Define taxonomic botanist - ✔✔One who identifies, classifies, and names
plants
Why is it advantageous to know scientific names? - ✔✔Because they are
used around the world, and everyone will know what you are talking about -
it's the only unmistakable and unfailing name for a plant
What is a common name? - ✔✔The name by which a flower is generally
known
What is a plant "family"? - ✔✔A classification of plants that includes several
genera of similar characteristics
Although the sunflower has long been a member of the Compositae family,
the name was updated to what? - ✔✔Asteraceae
, ©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
Why is it sometimes beneficial to know the name origin of a genus scientific
name? - ✔✔It provides a guide to the derivation and meaning of scientific
names
Although most flowers are available year-round, why are some still
classified as seasonal? - ✔✔Because some are still only available for a
couple months out of the year
Name some examples of seasonal branches. - ✔✔Magnolia, acacia,
forsythia, crabapple, pomegranate
Why is some foliage considered "seasonal" and is only harvested for 3 or 4
months each year? - ✔✔They are used and associated only with a specific
season
Why are some leaves from potted plants used in floral design? - ✔✔They
are used for their patterns, colors, and visual interest
In addition to cut foliage and leaves, what are some other plant parts
(besides flowers) that are often used in floral designs? - ✔✔grasses, herbs,
vines, bamboos, berries, sticks, pods
