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===d. List flowers that you have observed being visited for food by the following: === | ===d. List flowers that you have observed being visited for food by the following: === | ||
| − | *'''1. | + | *'''1. hummingbirds:''' sunflowers azelia roses |
| − | *'''2. Honeybees:''' | + | *'''2. Honeybees:''' dandilion petunias and roses |
| − | *'''3. Bumblebees:''' | + | *'''3. Bumblebees:''' roses |
| − | *'''4. Butterflies:''' | + | *'''4. Butterflies:''' honeysuckle dandilion dafadils petunia |
| − | *'''5. Moths:''' | + | *'''5. Moths:''' sily roses |
===e. Watch a flower for at least ten minutes in the sunshine, and at least ten minutes after dusk, and report on insect visitors. State the number and kind of visitors and name of flower.=== | ===e. Watch a flower for at least ten minutes in the sunshine, and at least ten minutes after dusk, and report on insect visitors. State the number and kind of visitors and name of flower.=== | ||
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Revision as of 18:29, 29 October 2006
1. Draw or photograph 35 kinds of wild flowers and identify them correctly.
Bummer - most of the flowers listed here are not wild flowers. This section needs a total rework!
Arctotis
Aster
Azalea
Begonia
Bluebell
Carnation
Chamomile
Chrysanthemum
- Clematis jackmanii 2.jpg
Clematis
Columbine
Crocus
Dahlia
Daisy
Forget Me Not
Forsythia
Geranium
Hollyhock
Hydrangea
Hyacinth
Iris
Lantana
Lily
Lupine
Marigold
Nasturtium
Orchid
Pansy
Peony
Periwinkle
Petunia
Phlox
Poppy
Primrose
Rose
Sunflower
Sweet Pea
Tansy
Tulip
Violet
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2. Draw and properly label, or point out the actual parts of a flower: pistil, stamen, petal, sepal.
http://www.prairiefrontier.com/pages/families/flwrparts.jpg
3. Name six flower families and their distinguishing characteristics. Name at least two flowers in each family.
Lily-monocots and bulbs-usually rather long slender leaves-flowers often showy-parts in threes and sixes- ovary superior.
Iris-showy flowersand brightly colored sepals and somewhat fuzzy showy petals-underground rhizome tough and fiberous- leaves somewhat stiff long narrow ovary interior.
4. Describe the life history of a particular flower, including the part played by insects or wind in pollination.
A seed nereds warmth is on light and water to grow roots. The flower sprouts up and down at the same time.The flowers grow more leaves. the bees polonate from flower to flower forming seeds. the cycle continues.
5. Name at least two plants that are poisonous to touch, and state which, if any, are found in your locality.
Name in location
poison ivy Yes In NY
stinging netelas Yes IN NY
poison oak Yes In NJ
6. Do three of the following:
a. Arrange, draw or photograph a series of at least six flowers showing in order the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet.
b. Submit fresh, pressed or dried flowers which have: five petals, four petals, three petals, no petals.
c. Distinguish and name two out of five wild or cultivated flowers by their odor, while blindfolded.
d. List flowers that you have observed being visited for food by the following:
- 1. hummingbirds: sunflowers azelia roses
- 2. Honeybees: dandilion petunias and roses
- 3. Bumblebees: roses
- 4. Butterflies: honeysuckle dandilion dafadils petunia
- 5. Moths: sily roses
