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You have had the opportunity to test your observation skills while learning to identify native plants. Hopefully, you have gotten some practice. Here is your chance to show me how good YOU have gotten! First answer the first few questions. Then identify the plant in this picture. You may NOT work together on this one! Be careful to spell names correctly according to the Newcomb's Wildflower Guide and use the correct form. HINT: You can't tell from the picture, but these flower heads are about 3 - 4 inches wide.

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1.

Use the picture above to ID this plant. Common name?

Correct Answer
Purple Coneflower
2.

Scientific Name?

Correct Answer
Echinacea purpurea
3.

If you were to write or type the scientific name, what do you do to make sure that everyone knows that it is the scientific name? (A couple of these you cannot do when you use ProProfs!) (Check ALL that apply!)
- A.
  
  Capitalize both the genus and species name
- B.
  
  Be sure the species names ends in ace
- C.
  
  Capitalize the genus name but not the species name
- D.
  
  Underline the genus and species name OR italicize them
Correct Answer(s)
C. Capitalize the genus name but not the species name
D. Underline the genus and species name OR italicize them
4.

Which of the following could be the "scientific" family name of this plant?
- A.
  
  Asteraceae
- B.
  
  Astera
- C.
  
  Daisy family
- D.
  
  Coneflower family
Correct Answer
A. Asteraceae
5.

When we say that a plant has "basal leaves" (no, the above plant does NOT have basal leaves!), we are referring to the fact that
- A.
  
  They smell a great deal like basal!
- B.
  
  You can cook with them
- C.
  
  They form all along the stem in a whorled fashion like the spokes of a wheel
- D.
  
  They form only at the base of the stem where it comes up from the ground
Correct Answer
D. They form only at the base of the stem where it comes up from the ground
6.

What is the Newcomb number for the plant?

Correct Answer
733
7.

To answer each question, use the plant pictured below and the Newcomb's Flower Guide provided. What would you say is the "flower type"
- A.
  
  Irregular flowers
- B.
  
  2 regular parts
- C.
  
  3 regular parts
- D.
  
  4 regular parts
- E.
  
  5 regular parts
- F.
  
  6 regular parts
- G.
  
  7 or more regular parts
- H.
  
  Parts indistinguishable
Correct Answer
G. 7 or more regular parts
8.

What would you say is the "plant type"?
- A.
  
  No apparent leaves
- B.
  
  Basal leaves only
- C.
  
  Alternate leaves
- D.
  
  Opposite or whorled leaves
- E.
  
  Shrubs
- F.
  
  Vines
Correct Answer
C. Alternate leaves
9.

How would you describe the "leaf type"?
- A.
  
  No apparent leaves
- B.
  
  Leaves entire
- C.
  
  Leaves toothed or lobed
- D.
  
  Leaves divided
Correct Answer
C. Leaves toothed or lobed
10.

Once you find the Newcomb number of your plant, what is the next thing that you are to do?
- A.
  
  Use the Locator Key near the beginning of the book (It begins on page 1). It will take you to the proper place in a dichotomous key to help you find the correct page number to continue your search.
- B.
  
  The Newcomb number is the actual page number where the plant should be located. Flip to that page and check out the pictures to find the plant.
- C.
  
  Use the index in the back of the book to find your Newcomb number. Once you find your Newcomb number, the plant's name is listed under it.
- D.
  
  Plug your Newcomb number into a search engine and your plant name should come up.
Correct Answer
A. Use the Locator Key near the beginning of the book (It begins on page 1). It will take you to the proper place in a dichotomous key to help you find the correct page number to continue your search.

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Plant Of The Week Pop Quiz!

Use the picture above to ID this plant. Common name?

Scientific Name?

If you were to write or type the scientific name, what do you do to make sure that everyone knows that it is the scientific name? (A couple of these you cannot do when you use ProProfs!) (Check ALL that apply!)

Which of the following could be the "scientific" family name of this plant?

When we say that a plant has "basal leaves" (no, the above plant does NOT have basal leaves!), we are referring to the fact that

What is the Newcomb number for the plant?

To answer each question, use the plant pictured below and the Newcomb's Flower Guide provided. What would you say is the "flower type"

What would you say is the "plant type"?

How would you describe the "leaf type"?

Once you find the Newcomb number of your plant, what is the next thing that you are to do?