Plant Family Quiz 2021 Thursday
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 3. Berberidaceae, Achlys |
 4. Ericaceae, Phyllodoce |
 5. Apiaceae (Umbelliferae), Lomatium |
 6. Orchidaceae, Calypso |
 7. Iridaceae, Iris |
 8. Asteraceae (Compositae), Cirsium |
 9. Orobanchaceae, Castilleja |
 10. Caryophyllaceae, Cerastium |
 11. Liliaceae, Calochortus |
 12. Fabaceae (Leguminosae), Trifollium |
 13. Lamiaceae (Labiatae), Prunella |
 14. Melanthiaceae, Trillium |
 15. Onagraceae, Oenothera |
 16. Brassicaceae (Cruciferae), Erysimum |
 17. Rosaceae, Rubus |
 18. Polemoniaceae, Phlox |
 19. Ranunculaceae, Aquilegia |
 20. Montiaceae, Montia |
Living/Preserved Material
21. What kind of inflorescence is this? (Apiaceae/Umbeliferae; Lomatium)
umbel
22. Describe the symmetry of this flower. (Ranunculaceae; Ranunculus)
actinomorphic (radial)
23. Name one feature that could be used to tell these two families apart in the field. (Brassicaceae/Crucifeae; Hesperis vs. Onagraceae; Clarkia)
stamen number, ovary position, stgma lobe number, hypanthium presence/absence
24. What kind of inflorescence. (Araceae; Lysichiton)
spike or spadix (and spathe)
Bonus 25. To which Family does the vanilla belong that flavors this snack?. (Trader Joes Vanilla Sandwich Creme Coookie)
Orchidaceae
26. What kind of inflorescence is this? (Betulaceae; Alnus)
catkin (also a cyme)
27. What kind of fruit is this? (Fabaceae/Leguminosae; Astragulus)
legume
28. The androecium and perianth in these flowers are attached to what structure? (Rosaceae; Fragaria)
hypanthium
29. What kind of inflorescence is this? (Asteraceae/Compositae; Achillea)
the primary inflorescences are a head, composite or capitlum - they are gathered secondarily into a corymb
Bonus 30. To which Family (of the 25 we covered) does the plant belong that is the course of the center of this snack? (Trader Joes Dark Chocolate vovered Almonds))
almonds are in the Rosaceae
31. Describe the insertion of the androecium and perianth parts of these flowers. (Orchidaceae; Cypripedium)
epigynous (inferior ovary)
32. What kind of fruit is this? (Ericaceae; Vaccinium)
berry
33. Name one feature that could be used to tell these two families apart in the field. (Plantaginaceae; Penstemon vs. Lamiaceae; Stachys)
stem shape (squareness), ovary lobing, fruit type
34. Describe the symmetry of these flowers. (Violaceae; Viola)
zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry)
Bonus 35. What kind of fruit are these sunflower "seeds"?
achene