Collect And Classify - Basic ID, Term 4

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1. - Sheltered understorey plant - Compound, imparipinnate leaves

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Indigofera australis is the correct answer because it is a sheltered understorey plant with compound, imparipinnate leaves. The other plants listed may have similar characteristics, but only Indigofera australis fits both descriptions.

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2. - Exposed coastal landscapes - Rotate yellow flowers with prominent yellow stamens

Explanation

Hibbertia obtusifolia is the correct answer because it is the only plant listed that has yellow flowers with prominent yellow stamens. The other plants listed may have exposed coastal landscapes, but they do not have the same flower characteristics as Hibbertia obtusifolia.

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3. - Pink and white flowers - Small, wrinkled leaves - Red capsules - Mass planting

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The given characteristics of pink and white flowers, small wrinkled leaves, and red capsules match the description of Rulingia hermanniifolia.

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4. - Hairs to reduce transpiration - Lobed leaves - Umbels surrounded by bracts - Exposed sites

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Actinotus helianthi is the correct answer because it possesses all the mentioned characteristics. It has hairs to reduce transpiration, lobed leaves, umbels surrounded by bracts, and is found in exposed sites.

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5. - Prop roots for support at base - Pineapple-like fruit - Often grow in sand; coastal sites - Toothed leaves

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Pandanus tectorius is the correct answer because it exhibits all the characteristics mentioned in the question. It has prop roots for support at the base, a pineapple-like fruit, and often grows in sandy coastal sites. Additionally, it has toothed leaves. Therefore, based on the given information, Pandanus tectorius is the most suitable answer.

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6. - Exposed sites - Edible - Succulent - Fast growing

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Tetragonia tetragonioides is the correct answer because it meets all the given criteria. It is an exposed site plant, meaning it can tolerate harsh environmental conditions. It is also edible, with its leaves commonly used as a vegetable in some cuisines. Tetragonia tetragonioides is succulent, meaning its leaves are thick and fleshy, which helps it retain water in arid conditions. Lastly, it is fast-growing, allowing it to quickly establish and spread in various environments.

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7. - Distichous leaves (alternate), sheathing, overlapping at the bases - Aerial, upright stems - Blue flowers, yellow anthers

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The given characteristics of the plant, including distichous leaves (alternate), sheathing, and overlapping at the bases, aerial upright stems, and blue flowers with yellow anthers, match the description of Stypandra glauca.

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8. (ident only)

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The given answer "Solanum aviculare" is the correct answer because it is the only plant species mentioned in the list. All the other entries are either plant varieties or include multiple species.

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9. - Silvery succulent leaves - reflective and store water - Secrete salt

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Atriplex spp. is the correct answer because it has silvery succulent leaves that are reflective and able to store water. Additionally, Atriplex spp. is known to secrete salt, which helps it survive in saline environments.

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10. - Aerial stems (ident only)

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Lomandra obliqua is the correct answer because it is the only plant listed that has aerial stems. The other plants listed may have different types of stems, such as underground or creeping stems, but Lomandra obliqua specifically has aerial stems.

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11. - Exposed landscape sites - Plume like inflorescence

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The given answer, Ptilotus exaltatus & cvs, is the correct choice because it has both exposed landscape sites and a plume-like inflorescence. The other options may have one or the other characteristic, but only Ptilotus exaltatus & cvs has both.

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12. - Hairs to reduce transpiration - Umbels surrounded by bracts - Exposed sites

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The given answer, Actinotus minor, is correct because it possesses the characteristics mentioned in the list. Actinotus minor has hairs that help reduce transpiration, umbels that are surrounded by bracts, and it is commonly found in exposed sites. Therefore, it fits all the criteria given in the question.

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13. - Scented foliage - Terminal heads of white flowers

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Platysace lanceolata & cvs is the correct answer because it is the only option that has both scented foliage and terminal heads of white flowers. The other options may have one of these characteristics, but not both.

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14. - Plumes of inflorescence

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15. - WA plant - Pink flowers on terminal heads - Small decussate leaves, like Hebe

Explanation

The correct answer is Pimelea ferruginea cvs. This is because Pimelea ferruginea has small decussate leaves, which means that the leaves are arranged in pairs at right angles to each other on the stem. Additionally, Pimelea ferruginea has pink flowers on terminal heads, which are clusters of flowers at the end of the stem. The other options listed do not have all of these characteristics.

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16. - Leafless stems, flat cladodes - Reduces transpiration

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17. - WA plant - Sprawling shrub - Spring display - Cottage gardens

Explanation

Chorizema cordatum is the correct answer because it is a plant that is known for its sprawling shrub form and its vibrant spring display. It is commonly found in cottage gardens and is a popular choice for its attractive flowers. The other plant names listed do not match the given characteristics.

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18. - WA ornamental - Silvery leaf undersides, stems and sepals - Sprawling shrub, groundcover

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Gastrolobium celsianum is the correct answer because it matches the given description. It is an ornamental plant with silvery leaf undersides, stems, and sepals. It is a sprawling shrub or groundcover.

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19. - Leaves like holly, lobed with pointed margins - Lower valley slopes

Explanation

Podolobium ilicifolium is the correct answer because it matches the description given. The leaves of Podolobium ilicifolium are lobed with pointed margins, which is consistent with the first characteristic mentioned. Additionally, Podolobium ilicifolium is known to grow on lower valley slopes, which matches the second characteristic given. Therefore, based on the provided information, Podolobium ilicifolium is the most suitable choice.

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20. - Hardy to drought - Lipped, spotted flowers

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Eremophila spp. is the correct answer because it is hardy to drought and has lipped, spotted flowers. This means that Eremophila spp. is well-adapted to survive in dry conditions and has unique flower characteristics.

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21. - Rusty hairs on leaf undersides, stems and flowers - Sparse foliage

Explanation

The correct answer is Lasiopetalum ferrugineum because it exhibits rusty hairs on leaf undersides, stems, and flowers, as well as sparse foliage.

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22. - Warm zones, moist soil - Plumose/feathery leafed palm

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23. - Adaptable - Glossy foliage with toothed to entire margins - Fruit ripens to blue

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Myrsine variabilis is the correct answer because it possesses all the mentioned characteristics. It is adaptable, has glossy foliage with toothed to entire margins, and its fruit ripens to blue.

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24. - White flowers - Local plant - Can regrow from lignotuber, common in understorey after fire

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The correct answer is Pimelea linifolia & cvs. Pimelea linifolia is a local plant with white flowers that can regrow from a lignotuber, which is a woody swelling at the base of the stem. This plant is common in the understorey after a fire.

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25. - Clusters of spikelets - Exposed landscape sites

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The given answer, "Themeda australis & cvs," is likely the correct answer because this plant species is known for forming clusters of spikelets. Additionally, it is commonly found in exposed landscape sites, which matches the second characteristic given in the question.

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26. - Rounded leaves - Fragrant white flowers - Curved capsules - Salt secretion - Vivapary (reproduction via embryos, that develop from the outset, not germinating externally from a seed) - No pneumataphores - Upper rivers

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Aegiceras corniculatum is the correct answer because it possesses all the characteristics mentioned in the list. It has rounded leaves, fragrant white flowers, curved capsules, salt secretion, vivapary, and no pneumataphores. Additionally, Aegiceras corniculatum is known to grow in upper river areas.

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27. - Often found near water - Can have an upright rhizome - Smooth rosettes of pinnate fronds - Pink new growth

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Blechnum spp is the correct answer because it meets all the given criteria. It is often found near water, can have an upright rhizome, has smooth rosettes of pinnate fronds, and exhibits pink new growth.

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28. - Rocks and tree trunks, vertical surfaces - Dimorphic: - Small, round infertile fronds - Longer fertile fronds

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Pyrrosia rupestris is the correct answer because it fits the description provided. It is a fern species that grows on rocks and tree trunks, which matches the first point. It is also dimorphic, meaning it has two different forms of fronds. The smaller, round fronds are infertile, while the longer fronds are fertile. Therefore, Pyrrosia rupestris is the most suitable choice based on the given information.

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29. - Salt secretion through leaves - Vivapary (reproduction via embryos, that develop from the outset, not germinating externally from a seed) - Pneumataphores for gaseous exchange at low tide

Explanation

Avicennia marina var. australasica is the correct answer because it exhibits pneumatophores for gaseous exchange at low tide. Pneumatophores are specialized aerial roots that allow plants to obtain oxygen when the soil is waterlogged. Avicennia marina var. australasica is a mangrove species that grows in coastal areas with fluctuating water levels, and its pneumatophores help it survive in these conditions.

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30. - Long rhizome covered in hairs - Fine pinnatisect fronds - Can grow on rocks - Hanging baskets

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Davallia solida var. pyxidata is the correct answer because it exhibits all the characteristics mentioned in the question. It has a long rhizome covered in hairs, fine pinnatisect fronds, and can grow on rocks. Additionally, it is often used in hanging baskets, making it a suitable choice based on the given information.

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31. - Cycad - Frond like, shiny, leathery leaves - Trunk and cones

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Lepidozamia peroffskyana is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics of having frond-like, shiny, leathery leaves, as well as having a trunk and cones.

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32. - Understorey of TOF; lower valley slopes - Broad leaves with reticulate veins - Sheltered sites

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Platylobium formosum is the correct answer because it meets all the given criteria. It is found in the understorey of temperate rainforests (TOF) and on lower valley slopes. It has broad leaves with reticulate veins, which means the veins form a network-like pattern. Additionally, Platylobium formosum prefers sheltered sites. Therefore, based on these characteristics, Platylobium formosum is the most suitable option.

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33. - Cylindrical green stems/cladodes, virtually leafless - Found along drainage lines

Explanation

Viminaria juncea is the correct answer because it matches the given characteristics. It has cylindrical green stems/cladodes and is virtually leafless. It is also found along drainage lines.

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34. - Fine, sclerophyllic leaves and spines reduce transpiration - Triangular pods

Explanation

Daviesia ulicifolia is the correct answer because it has both fine, sclerophyllic leaves and spines. These characteristics help reduce transpiration, which is the loss of water through the leaves. The triangular pods mentioned in the question are not relevant to the correct answer.

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35. - Purple flowers in spring - brown hairs all over, reduces transpiration

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Hovea longifolia is the correct answer because it is the only plant mentioned in the options that has purple flowers in spring. The other options do not mention anything about the color of their flowers or the season in which they bloom. The information about brown hairs reducing transpiration is not relevant to determining the correct answer in this case.

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36. - Spreading rhizome, colony forming fern - Digitate arrangement - Underplanting - Floristry

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Sticherus flabellatus is the correct answer because it is a spreading rhizome, colony-forming fern. The other options do not match the given description.

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37. - Broad standard petals - Fine, narrow leaves

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Dillwynia retorta is the correct answer because it has broad standard petals and fine, narrow leaves. The other options listed do not have both of these characteristics.

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38. - Delicate twining climber - Trifoliate leaves, thin and soft

Explanation

Glycine clandestina is the correct answer because it is a delicate twining climber with trifoliate leaves that are thin and soft. The other options may have some similarities, but they do not match all of the given characteristics.

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39. - Flowers completely yellow, with one large standard petal - Black margins and sepals

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Gompholobium spp is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the given description. The flowers of Gompholobium spp are completely yellow and have one large standard petal. Additionally, the black margins and sepals mentioned in the description also match the characteristics of Gompholobium spp.

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40. - Leafless, grey angular stems - Cumberland Plain

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Jacksonia scoparia is the correct answer because it is the only plant in the list that has leafless, grey angular stems. The other plants in the list may have different characteristics, but they do not match the description given.

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41. - Four petals with dark anthers - Small shrub - Fine foliage

Explanation

Tetratheca ericifolia is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It has four petals with dark anthers, it is a small shrub, and it has fine foliage.

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42. - Linear leaves and petals

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43. - Covered in rough tubercles on the fronds - Pink new growth - Spreading fern, forms colonies, groundcover - Will tolerate some sun

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Doodia aspera is the correct answer because it matches all the given characteristics. It has rough tubercles on the fronds, pink new growth, and it is a spreading fern that forms colonies and acts as a groundcover. Additionally, it can tolerate some sun.

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44. - Deeply pinnatisect crown of fronds, three times divided - Upright rhizome

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Todea barbara can be identified by its deeply pinnatisect crown of fronds, which are divided three times. It also has an upright rhizome. This distinguishes it from the other listed species, which may have different frond structures or growth habits.

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45. - Brown stipules among flowers, leaves and stems; reduces transpiration

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Pultenaea stipularis is the correct answer because it has brown stipules among flowers, leaves, and stems. These stipules serve to reduce transpiration, which is the process of water loss through the leaves. By having brown stipules, Pultenaea stipularis is able to conserve water and reduce the amount of water lost through transpiration.

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46. - Ornamental, hardy - Narrow leaves with recurved margins, reduce transpiration - Fragrant white flowers in spring

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Ricinocarpos pinifolius is the correct answer because it fits all the given descriptions. It is an ornamental and hardy plant with narrow leaves that have recurved margins, which helps reduce transpiration. It also produces fragrant white flowers in spring.

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47. - Scale leaves reduce transpiration - Cladodes photosynthesise - Nitrogen fixing - Woody capsules protect from dehydration, fire etc. - Screen in coastal landscapes

Explanation

Allocasuarina distyla has woody capsules that protect the plant from dehydration, fire, and other environmental stressors. This adaptation allows the plant to survive in harsh and dry conditions.

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48. - Scale leaves reduce transpiration - Cladodes photosynthesise - Nitrogen fixing - Woody capsules protect from dehydration, fire etc.

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Allocasuarina nana is the correct answer because it is a plant species that has woody capsules. These woody capsules serve as a protective layer, helping to prevent dehydration and damage from fire or other environmental factors.

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49. - Clusters of flowers at the end of the stems - Long, leafy bracteoles attached to the calyx

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Phyllota phylicoides is the correct answer because it is the only plant listed that has clusters of flowers at the end of the stems and long, leafy bracteoles attached to the calyx. The other plants listed may have some similar characteristics, but none of them have both of these specific features.

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- Sheltered understorey plant - Compound, imparipinnate leaves
- Exposed coastal landscapes...
- Pink and white flowers...
- Hairs to reduce transpiration...
- Prop roots for support at base...
- Exposed sites - Edible - Succulent - Fast growing
- Distichous leaves (alternate), sheathing, overlapping at the bases...
(ident only)
- Silvery succulent leaves - reflective and store water - Secrete salt
- Aerial stems (ident only)
- Exposed landscape sites - Plume like inflorescence
- Hairs to reduce transpiration...
- Scented foliage - Terminal heads of white flowers
- Plumes of inflorescence
- WA plant...
- Leafless stems, flat cladodes - Reduces transpiration
- WA plant - Sprawling shrub - Spring display - Cottage gardens
- WA ornamental...
- Leaves like holly, lobed with pointed margins - Lower valley slopes
- Hardy to drought - Lipped, spotted flowers
- Rusty hairs on leaf undersides, stems and flowers - Sparse foliage
- Warm zones, moist soil - Plumose/feathery leafed palm
- Adaptable...
- White flowers...
- Clusters of spikelets - Exposed landscape sites
- Rounded leaves...
- Often found near water...
- Rocks and tree trunks, vertical surfaces...
- Salt secretion through leaves...
- Long rhizome covered in hairs...
- Cycad - Frond like, shiny, leathery leaves - Trunk and cones
- Understorey of TOF; lower valley slopes...
- Cylindrical green stems/cladodes, virtually leafless...
- Fine, sclerophyllic leaves and spines reduce transpiration...
- Purple flowers in spring...
- Spreading rhizome, colony forming fern...
- Broad standard petals - Fine, narrow leaves
- Delicate twining climber - Trifoliate leaves, thin and soft
- Flowers completely yellow, with one large standard petal...
- Leafless, grey angular stems - Cumberland Plain
- Four petals with dark anthers - Small shrub - Fine foliage
- Linear leaves and petals
- Covered in rough tubercles on the fronds...
- Deeply pinnatisect crown of fronds, three times divided...
- Brown stipules among flowers, leaves and stems; reduces...
- Ornamental, hardy...
- Scale leaves reduce transpiration...
- Scale leaves reduce transpiration...
- Clusters of flowers at the end of the stems...
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