Identify herbaceous plants.

Identification should include

• categorizing plants according to landscape use
• categorizing plants according to climate
• categorizing plants according to production practices
• assessing the characteristics of herbaceous plants
• distinguishing among perennials, annuals, biennials, and vegetables
• distinguishing among exotic invasives, natives, and naturalized plants.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are five categories of floriculture plants?
• Which herbaceous plants are common to greenhouses and nurseries in the region? Why?
• What makes a plant an exotic invasive?
• What are the pros and cons of native vs. non-native (exotic) plants?