Topic 1 Plant identification and naming

What characteristic is common to woody plants?

• They have a temporary branch structure.

• They have a permanent branch structure.

• They have no branches.

• They are always herbaceous.

How are trees generally distinguished from conifers?

• Trees have a shorter main stem.

• Trees are always evergreen.

• Trees are sometimes referred to as broad-leaved to distinguish them from conifers.

• Trees have multiple stems arising from ground level.

What is a defining feature of shrubs compared to trees?

• Shrubs have a clean main stem or trunk with branches above it.

• Shrubs are generally smaller than trees and have a shorter main stem or multiple stems.

• Shrubs are always evergreen.

• Shrubs have a similar structure to trees with a central stem and branches.

What characteristic do herbaceous plants NOT have?

• A woody structure

• A life cycle that completes in one year

• The ability to die in winter

• Green stems

What does "H" stand for in the context of annuals?

• Half Hardy

• Hardy

• Herbaceous

• Hibernating

Which type of plants are known to not tolerate frost?

• Hardy Perennials

• Evergreen Perennials

• Half Hardy Annuals

• Biennials

What is the primary difference between an annual and a biennial plant?

• Annuals complete their life cycle in two years, while biennials complete theirs in one year.

• Annuals can survive frost, while biennials cannot.

• Annuals complete their life cycle in one year, while biennials complete theirs in two years.

• Biennials are evergreen, while annuals are not.

What do some herbaceous plants use as a mechanism for storing food?

• Leaves

• Stems

• Bulbous structures

• Roots

Which term generally refers to herbaceous plants that can survive outdoors and have a lifespan of more than two years?

• Annuals

• Biennials

• Perennials

• Evergreens

What characteristic do evergreen plants have?

• They lose their leaves each autumn.

• They retain their leaves all season.

• They grow naturally in mountainous regions.

• They have a natural adaption for growing in water.