Identification should include

defining horticulture and floriculture
developing a list of economically important crops used for the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of
- small fruits
- tree fruits
- wine grapes
- vegetables
- alternative specialty crops
- greenhouse ornamental and edible crops
- container and in-ground nursery crops.
plants for food (e.g., pomology, olericulture)
plants for ornament and aesthetic purposes (e.g., floriculture, landscape, nursery plants).
plants used for the turfgrass industry
developing a list of economically important crops from each category
floriculture crops
- cut flowers
- cut foliage
- potted plants
- garden plants (annuals and perennials)
- interior plants
- vegetable crops (e.g., tomatoes, greens, peppers, cucumbers)
nursery, landscape, and turfgrass crops (e.g., roses, chrysanthemums, geraniums, grass sod, ornamental trees, and shrubs) and discussing the characteristics of each species, including
- uses
- category
- distinguishing growth characteristics
- propagation methods
- economic value
- production method (i.e., indoor, outdoor, under protection)
using artificial and dried specimens with photos or slides for identification (i.e., herbarium).

Process/Skill Questions:

Why is knowledge of common plant materials important in the horticulture industry?
How do some floriculture crops overlap into two or more categories?
What is the importance of knowing botanical and common names for plants?