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Above the species level, plant lineages clearly vary in their tendency for annuality or perenniality (e.g., wheat vs. oaks). On a microevolutionary timescale, a single plant species may show different annual or perennial ecotypes (e.g., adapted to dry or tropical range), as in the case of the wild progenitor of rice (Oryza rufipogon).
Common chicory, Cichorium intybus, is a herbaceous perennial plant. In horticulture, the term (per-+ -ennial, "through the year") is used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials. It has thus been defined as a plant that lives more than two years.
Nevertheless, there are some distinctive genetic differences between plants and other organisms. Species boundaries in plants may be weaker than in animals, and cross species hybrids are often possible. A familiar example is peppermint, Mentha × piperita, a sterile hybrid between Mentha aquatica and spearmint, Mentha spicata. [118]
Differences between plant and animal physiology and reproduction cause minor differences in how they evolve. One major difference is the totipotent nature of plant cells, allowing them to reproduce asexually much more easily than most animals.
Three goals of plant taxonomy are the identification, classification and description of plants. The distinction between these three goals is important and often overlooked. Plant identification is a determination of the identity of an unknown plant by comparison with previously collected specimens or with the aid of books or identification ...
In Ohio, the entire month of April has been designated as Native Plant Month. On July 18, 2019, Governor Mike DeWine signed the bill into law that designates April as Ohio Native Plant Month.
Figuring out exactly how often to water an aloe vera plant can be a little tricky because the frequency can vary, depending on growing conditions. Two key factors are air temperature and soil type.
However, for this plant to thrive (rather than just survive) its water needs must be met. Too much water and a snake plant's leaves can turn yellow and mushy, too little and the tips can turn brown.