Flowering Plants
Flowering plants, also called angiosperms, are the largest plant group. They produce flowers and seeds enclosed in fruit or seed structures.
Main Kinds
Section titled “Main Kinds”| Kind | Typical examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trees | Maple, oak, citrus, magnolia, eucalyptus | Woody, long-lived, usually single-trunked |
| Shrubs | Hydrangea, rosemary, camellia, viburnum | Woody, multi-stemmed, often used for structure |
| Herbaceous perennials | Hosta, salvia, peony, aster | Non-woody top growth, recurring roots |
| Annuals and biennials | Marigold, basil, foxglove, parsley | Complete life cycle in one or two seasons |
| Grasses and sedges | Lawn grass, bamboo, carex, miscanthus | Narrow leaves, wind-pollinated flowers |
| Vines and climbers | Grape, clematis, jasmine, pothos | Need support, trail, twine, or cling |
| Aquatic flowering plants | Lotus, water lily, eelgrass | Adapted to ponds, wetlands, or submerged habitats |
Important Families
Section titled “Important Families”- Asteraceae: daisies, sunflowers, lettuce, echinacea, zinnia.
- Fabaceae: peas, beans, clover, wisteria, acacia.
- Rosaceae: roses, apples, pears, cherries, strawberries.
- Lamiaceae: mint, basil, rosemary, lavender, salvia.
- Poaceae: grasses, bamboo, wheat, rice, corn.
- Araceae: philodendron, monstera, peace lily, pothos, anthurium.
- Orchidaceae: orchids, vanilla, many epiphytes.
Care Pattern
Section titled “Care Pattern”Flowering plants vary widely, but most need enough light to make energy for flowering, root oxygen through well-structured soil, and appropriate seasonal cues such as temperature change, day length, or a dry period.