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Standard |
Updated:
02/2005
EHO 102 - Herbaceous Plant Identification
Emphasizes the taxonomy, identification, and
culture requirements of herbaceous plants.
Topics include: introduction to
herbaceous plants, classification of herbaceous plants, and herbaceous plant
identification and culture requirements.
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Introduction to Herbaceous Plants |
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5 |
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Classification of Herbaceous Plants |
D. Lab |
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Herbaceous Plant Identification and Culture Requirements |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will: |
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INTRODUCTION TO HERBACEOUS PLANTS |
3 |
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Binomial nomenclature |
Explain the reason(s) for using scientific names. |
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Use scientific names. |
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CLASSIFICATION OF HERBACEOUS PLANTS |
2 |
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Classification systems |
Describe systems used to classify herbaceous plants. |
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HERBACEOUS PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND CULTURE REQUIREMENTS |
25 |
20
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Annuals |
Identify herbaceous annuals used in southeastern landscapes. |
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Select annuals based on environmental factors. |
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Perennials |
Identify herbaceous perennials used in southeastern landscapes. |
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Select perennials based on environmental factors. |
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Floral crops |
Identify floral plants used in southeastern landscapes. |
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Select floral plants based on environmental factors. |
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Tropical crops |
Identify tropical plants used in southeastern landscapes. |
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Select tropical plants based on environmental factors. |
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Suggested Resources |
Still,
S. (1994). Manual of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants.
Armitage, A. (2002). Armitage’s
Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials.
Armitage, A. (1997). Herbaceous Perennial Plants, A
Treatise on their Identification, Culture, and Garden Attributes.