Monday, March 19, 2012

Zinnias

1. The flower I chose is a Zinnia. There are many species of Zinnia so the scientific name of the Zinnia pictured below is Zinnia elegans (common Zinnia).

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3. Zinnia flowers grow from seeds. Here is what a zinnia seed looks like:







4. Zinnias have petals that come in a multiple of four or five.

5. Zinnias' leaves have veins that branch out.

6. Zinnias are dicots.

7. A link where you can find out more about Zinnias: Zinnias.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Daffodil

1. My flower is a Daffodil and it is from the family narcissus. The daffodil pictured below is a Narcissus pseudonarcissus (a wild daffodil)


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3. Daffodils grow from bulbs.



4. Daffodils normally have 6 petals.

5. Daffodil leaves have veins that are parrallel to each other.

6. Daffodils are monocots.

7. Here is a link with more information about dandelions.

Instructions

Spring is almost here, and along with Spring comes Spring flowers! Choose one flower and research it on the internet. Answer the following questions regarding your flower in a new post.

1. What is the common name and scientific name of your flower?

2. Post a picture of your flower.

3. How does your flower grow? (ex. from a bulb or seed) Include a picture of your flower's seed or bulb.

4. How many petals does your flower usually have?

5. Do the leaf veins of your flower run parrallel to eachother or do they branch out?

6. Is the flower you chose a monocot or a dicot?

7. Include a link to a website that provides more information about your flower.