EXAM 2025/2026 / ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING
EXAM 2 VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS ( VERIFIED FOR GURANTEED
PASS ) LATEST UPDATE.
Question:1
What is the difference between a cultivar and variety? - ANSWER-variety -
naturally occurring subgroup within species.
cultivar - special group that retain their distinguishing features when
propogated.
Question:2
Who is Linnaeus? What system of naming plants did he create? - ANSWER--
developed binomial nomenclature.
-Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific
name.
Question:3
Why is it important to know common and scientific names of plants? - ANSWER--
customer protection, legal requirements, communication between nursery and
landscape pros
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,Question:4
What are some origins of botanical names? - ANSWER-1. Countries of origin
2. Names of plant explorers
3. Descriptive latin terms
Question:5
What are some typical groupings for plants when they are classified by growth
characteristics? - ANSWER-1. Herbaceous or woody
2. Life span
3. Leaf retention
4. Growth habit
5. Stem structure
6. Size
7. Form
8. Temp tender
9. Light
10. Water
11. Use
Question:6
List the functions of a root system - ANSWER-anchorage, absorption, conduction,
storage
Question:7
What are 2 kinds of root systems - ANSWER-Taproots and fibrous roots
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, Question:8
List the functions of the stem of the plant - ANSWER-support, conduction,
storage
Question:9
Define xylem and phloem - ANSWER-xylem-water and minerals move from roots
to leaves.
phloem-food from leaves moves to the plant
Question:10
What is the difference between monocots and dicots? - ANSWER-Number of
cotyledons
mono- 1
dicots-2
Question:11
What are nodes and internodes - ANSWER-nodes- areas on stems where leaves
emerge.
internodes-space between nodes
Question:12
List the types of specialized stems and roots commonly found in plants -
ANSWER-bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers, tuberous roots
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