BOTANY

BOTANY

HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does a biennial plant do in it second year of life?
A
it starts growing
B
it just dies randomly
C
it starts flowering
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biennials are plants that complete their life cycle in two years. They germinate, develop a root system, stem and leaves in the first year. Later in their second year, they yield flowers and bear fruit.

Detailed explanation-2: -True biennials flower only once, while many perennials will flower every year once mature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biennial plants grow leaves, stems and roots the first year, then go dormant for the winter. In the second year the plant will flower and produce seeds before dying. Biennials are usually sold with perennials and include sweet william, foxglove, money plant and hollyhock.

Detailed explanation-4: -A biennial requires all or part of two years to complete its life cycle. During the first season, it produces vegetative structures (leaves) and food storage organs. The plant overwinters and then produces flowers, fruit and seeds during its second season.

Detailed explanation-5: -2) They are used for constancy in gardens where other plants come in and go out of bloom. Uses of Biennials: 1) Biennials are useful as herbs and decorative plants. 2) Biennials also make them useful in fence decoration.

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