Nursery Landscape Test: Plant Names

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What is the confusion associated with using common names for plants?

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Common names can be misleading because a single plant may have multiple common names, and the same name may refer to different plants.

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What are the three most important portions of the scientific classification system for gardeners?

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Family, Genus, and Species.

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What does the term 'pubescent' describe in relation to leaves?

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A leaf that is hairy.

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What does the Latin word 'hortus' mean?

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Garden.

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Which classification is located highest on the Hierarchy of Specification Taxonomy Chart?

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Division or Phylum.

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Why is scientific naming important in botany?

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It provides a universal language that reduces confusion caused by common names.

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What is the difference between genus and species in plant classification?

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Genus is the broader category that groups together species with similar characteristics, while species is the specific identifier of an individual plant.

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What is horticulture?

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The art and science of growing plants, including flowers, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

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What is the significance of the Family in plant classification?

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It groups together related plants that share common characteristics.

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What is a cultivar?

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A cultivated variety of a plant that has been selected for specific traits.