alexander_woolmans_plant_analysis_1897_017

PLANT DESCRIPTION
1. Monocotyledonous, Dicotyledonous or Fern type.: Monocotyledonous
2. Inflorescence: Racene
3. Flowers
a. Perfect or Imperfect. Why ?: Perfect has Stamens and Pistils.
b. Complete or Incomplete. Why?: Complete all parts present.
c. Regular or Irregular. Why: Irregular Sepals dif shape.
4. Calyx
a. No. of Sepals. Free or Connate?: 5 free.
b. Superior or Inferior?: Superior.
c. Shape, Length and Color of?: Sky blue 1/4 in.
5. Corolla
a. No. of Petals. Free or Connate?: 4 free
b. To what Attached?: to receptacle.
c. Shape, Length and Color of Petals?: nearly same as sepals.
d. Praefoliation, {Valvate, Involute, Convolute, etc.,:
6. Stamens
a. No. Distinct or United?: Many ovary.
b. Insertion of {On Calyx or Corolla " Receptacle, " Ovary,:
c. Relation to Each Other?:
d. Anthers, {Position, Attachment, Dehiscence,:
7. Pistil
a. Simple or Compound? Why?: Compound has more than 1 cell.
b. No. of Carples. Placentation:
c. Ovules {Number Position Kind: Many.
d. Fertilization {Self, Wind, Insect: Self.
8. Fruit
a. Kind {Berry, Pome, Drupe, etc.: Pod
b. Structure {Simple, Multiple,: Simple
c. From what Formed?: pistils
9. Leaves
a. Simple or Compound, form of?: Simple, parted.
b. Use:
10. Roots and Rootstock
a. Manner of Growth {Tuber, Corymb, Bulb,:
b. Use {Absorption, Anchor, Store House:
c. Duration {Annual, Biennial, Perennial,:
Leaves.:
Cross Section of Ovary.:
Stamen.:
Plan of Flower.: [drawing depicting the leaves and separated parts of the flower]
MARK SCALE OF SIZE UNDER EACH DRAWING
Order: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Delphinium
Species: Larkspur Delphinium
Scientific Name: Delphinium Azureum
Common Name: Azure larkspur
Habitat: Woodlands
Locality: Southern Ohio
Date: Apr 27
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