1. Naming Plants “Taxonomy” Source: Introductory Horticulture, fifth ed.. Delmar Publishers. 1997. 2001 AgriTeach.com TM (12901ms)

2. Why do we use Latin names? Latin is a “dead language”Latin is a “dead language” –Latin is a language that is no longer spoken, so it does not change. There can be many common names for the same plant; or the same common name for two different plants.There can be many common names for the same plant; or the same common name for two different plants. Latin names are simple, universal, and only have 2 parts.Latin names are simple, universal, and only have 2 parts.

3. Dionaea muscipula = venus flytrap

4. The “Binomial” Naming System Binomial: Bi = two, nomial = nameBinomial: Bi = two, nomial = name Made by the Swedish Botanist LinnaeusMade by the Swedish Botanist Linnaeus First part = genus; ex: FicusFirst part = genus; ex: Ficus Second part = species; ex: elasticaSecond part = species; ex: elastica –a.k.a. Rubber Tree

5. Other Plant Groups Plants can also be sorted into “families”Plants can also be sorted into “families” –Families are groups of genera (plural of genus) –The family “Compositae” includes sunflowers, daisies, mums, and marigolds.

6. I’m confused... This is how every plant can be classifiedThis is how every plant can be classified –Kindom (All Plants) –Phylum (Seed Plants) –Class (Seeds inside fruit - angiosperms) –Order –Family –Genus –Species (very few plants) –Variety (one plant; specific color, etc.)