Saturday, April 28, 2012

Angiosperm (Inzell Tulip)


The scientific name of the Inzell Tulip is Tulipa iliensis. (1)
 (Angiosperm)

  • The Inzell Tulip, like other tulips, is an Angiosperm. (1)
  • The tulip is not native to North America. (1)
  • Tulips are perennials which means they live for longer than two years. (1)
  • Tulips can reproduce sexually or asexually. (1)
  • The dominant generation of the Inzell Tulip is the sporophyte generation, as in other Angiosperms. (2)
  • Tulips are monocots. (1)
  • Tulips are bulbous plant which means they contain bulbs. These bulbs serve as food storage for the plant. (3)
  • Tulips have seeds and spread them through insect pollination. Tulips use their bright and beautiful petals to attract these pollinators. (1)
  • Tulips such as the Inzell Tulip are native to mountainous areas with a temperate climate. (1)
  • Tulips need to beware of  Botrytis tulipae which is a fungal disease that affects Tulips. It causes cell death and rotting of the plant. (1)




Citations:

1. "Tulip." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 28 Apr. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip>.
2. "Flowering Plant." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Apr. 2012. Web. 28 Apr. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flowering_plant>.
3. "Bulb." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 28 Apr. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulb>.
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