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Horticulture
classification by ecological adaptations
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Undergraduate 2
01/27/2009

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Ecological adaptation
Definition
natural envirnoment
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Alpine plants
Definition
tolerate short growing season, cold and wind. low growing, small leaves, often perennials.
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Prairie plants
Definition
open sun and winds of the plains.
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woodland plants
Definition
low light, rich soil, large leaves and small flowers
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wetland plants
Definition
continually moist soil (bog, pond).
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wetlands and health
Definition
wetlands filter water-borne pollutants
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Xeric plants
Definition
tolerate low water, bright light, and warm temp. small thick waxy or hairy like leaves
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native plant
Definition
adapted to the ecological area over a defined time period
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adapted (introduced) plants
Definition
grow well ina given habitat without human attention
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adapted (introduced) plants
Definition
grow well ina given habitat without human attention
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adapted (introduced) plants
Definition
grow well ina given habitat without human attention
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urban environment
Definition
a unique ecosystem of soil, temp, air quality, reduced wind, water runnoff, etc
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