Angiosperm Midterm Study Prep -- University of Montana
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List 5 angiosperm genera that we studied that have compound leaves.
Carya, Juglans, Sorbus, Gladitsia, Fraxinus
Name the tree species whose soft, uniform-density wood is used extensively for carving.
americana (American basswood)
List the tree that is the principal species (common name) used for baseball bats.
white ash
List two angiosperm trees (species common name) that have dehiscent strobiles for fruit.
water birch, paper birch
List 4 angiosperm genera we studied having easily identified drupes for fruit.
Sorbus, Juglans, Carya, Cornace
List 2 angiosperm species (English common name) we studied that are native to Montana.
green ash, box elder
Name 2 genera of the Angiospermae we studied that have thorns or spines.
gladitsia, robinia
List 2 angiosperm species of eastern North America that are typically found in riparian areas.
deltoides, spp.(easterm cotton wood, willow)
List the angiosperm species native to eastern Montana and other dry areas of the Great Plains, that normally has a deep root system and is notorious for lifting sidewalks and building foundations. It is widely despised in cities due to its messy seeding,
Aceraceae Acer negundo (box elder)
List the tree species whose wood has been used extensively for both aircraft manufacture, thread spools, tounge depressors and face veneer for plywood.
alleghaniensis (yellow birch)
List an angiosperm species, native to Montana that has smooth, horizontally-peeling bark.
papyrifera (paper birch)
Name an angiosperm sub-genus (Latin Name) whose fruit matures 2 growing seasons after pollination.
Erythrobalanus(red oaks)
Name an angiosperm sub-genus (latin name) whose fruits are sweet or slightly bitter to taste.