Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Cacti/Answer Key"
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==1. Name the chief characteristics of a cactus.== | ==1. Name the chief characteristics of a cactus.== | ||
| + | :Areoles - Flowers, branches, spines sprout from these- no other plant has this feature. | ||
| + | :Spines - Perhaps the most familiar feature of cacti, spines can vary greatly in appearance, shape, size, and color. Spines are not thorns. | ||
| + | :Flowers - Flowers are not unique to cacti, but cacti flowers are unique. Cacti flowers are typically quite spectacular and very complex. Unfortunately this field mark is only helpful, of course, if the plant happens to be blooming. | ||
| + | :Leaves - Most cacti do not have leaves, however, some do. Pay special attention to the presence or absence of leaves. | ||
| + | :Origin - All cacti are native to the America's and surrounding islands. With one exception - Rhipsalis baccifera. Although, world wide cultivation has made this less helpful for identification. | ||
==2. Name three uses of cacti.== | ==2. Name three uses of cacti.== | ||
Revision as of 01:12, 30 April 2007
1. Name the chief characteristics of a cactus.
- Areoles - Flowers, branches, spines sprout from these- no other plant has this feature.
- Spines - Perhaps the most familiar feature of cacti, spines can vary greatly in appearance, shape, size, and color. Spines are not thorns.
- Flowers - Flowers are not unique to cacti, but cacti flowers are unique. Cacti flowers are typically quite spectacular and very complex. Unfortunately this field mark is only helpful, of course, if the plant happens to be blooming.
- Leaves - Most cacti do not have leaves, however, some do. Pay special attention to the presence or absence of leaves.
- Origin - All cacti are native to the America's and surrounding islands. With one exception - Rhipsalis baccifera. Although, world wide cultivation has made this less helpful for identification.
