AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the correct botanical nomenclature for a plant with the genus Bellis and the species perennis?
A
Bellis Perennis
B
Bellis perennis
C
Perennis bellis
D
Perennis Bellis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bellis perennis has one botanical name and many common names, including perennial daisy, lawn daisy, common daisy, and English daisy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bellis perennis, commonly called English daisy, has a varied reputation (depending in large part on geographical location) ranging from attractive low-spreading ornamental flower to common (sometimes detested) weed of lawns, fields and abandoned areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Floral formula mostly: ↓ K0 C(5) G(2) inferior bzw.

Detailed explanation-4: -The daisy’s Latin name “Bellis” or “Bellus” is derived from Belides and means pretty. The species name “perennis” means lasting through the year.

Detailed explanation-5: -This is the commonest of Britain’s many daisies, familiar to all and so popular with young children as the raw material of daisy chains.

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