Plant Identification

Plant Identification Mobile phone

"For the flower type: Is the flower regular (radially symmetrical - which means symmetrical in any way it can be divided across the center, like a sunflower) (most flowers fall into this category); or is the flower irregular (only symmetrical when divided one way, such as a mint or pea flower); or are the flower parts indistinguishable (too small to see)? If regular, how many petals or similar parts does it have? For the plant/branching type: Is the plant a wildflower, or a woody shrub or vine? If a wildflower, is it without leaves; or if it has leaves, are they all at the base of the plant (basal); or are they arranged singly on the stem (alternate); or are they opposite one another in pairs or whorls (whorled means many leaves coming off in different directions from the same area of the stem, like cleavers)? For the leaf type: Are the leaves entire (smooth-edged), or are they toothed, or lobed (split into sections), or divided (separated into leaflets off the same stem)? Each answer within these categories is assigned a number, which when combined will give you a 3 digit code. This code will bring you to a section of the locator key in Newcomb's Wildflower Guide, which will further guide you in your process of plant identification. The possible answers and associated numbers are as follows: For the flower type: 1. Irregular flowers 2. Flowers with 2 regular parts 3. Flowers with 3 regular parts 4. Flowers with 4 regular parts 5. Flowers with 5 regular parts 6. Flowers with 6 regular parts 7. Flowers with 7 or more regular parts 8. Flowers parts indistinguishable "