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Why I Chose The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG) System

Why I Chose The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG...

Given my dual goals of selling plants through The Happy Plant Co website and providing a reliable resource for plant knowledge, I chose to use the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG)...

Why I Chose The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG...

Given my dual goals of selling plants through The Happy Plant Co website and providing a reliable resource for plant knowledge, I chose to use the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG)...

Choosing a Specific Plant Classification System

Choosing a Specific Plant Classification System

Choosing a specific plant classification system and sticking to it can greatly reduce confusion, especially when dealing with diverse and complex botanical information. There are several major plant classification systems,...

Choosing a Specific Plant Classification System

Choosing a specific plant classification system and sticking to it can greatly reduce confusion, especially when dealing with diverse and complex botanical information. There are several major plant classification systems,...

"Eudicots" and "Magnoliopsida" As Terms For Plant Classes

"Eudicots" and "Magnoliopsida" As Terms For Pla...

The use of both "Eudicots" and "Magnoliopsida" as terms for plant classes stems from different classification systems and historical shifts in botanical understanding. Eudicots Definition: Eudicots, or "true dicots," are...

"Eudicots" and "Magnoliopsida" As Terms For Pla...

The use of both "Eudicots" and "Magnoliopsida" as terms for plant classes stems from different classification systems and historical shifts in botanical understanding. Eudicots Definition: Eudicots, or "true dicots," are...

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Gymnosperms

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Gymnosperms

Here’s a simplified and easy-to-remember comparison of monocots, eudicots, and gymnosperms: Monocots One Seed Leaf: Monocots have one seed leaf (cotyledon) when they sprout. Parallel Veins: Leaves typically have parallel...

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Gymnosperms

Here’s a simplified and easy-to-remember comparison of monocots, eudicots, and gymnosperms: Monocots One Seed Leaf: Monocots have one seed leaf (cotyledon) when they sprout. Parallel Veins: Leaves typically have parallel...

Why "Dicot" Is Generally No Longer Used

Why "Dicot" Is Generally No Longer Used

In a modern botanical context, it is often better to remove or avoid using the term "dicots" in favor of "eudicots" for a couple of key reasons: 1. Scientific Accuracy...

Why "Dicot" Is Generally No Longer Used

In a modern botanical context, it is often better to remove or avoid using the term "dicots" in favor of "eudicots" for a couple of key reasons: 1. Scientific Accuracy...

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Dicots

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Dicots

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Dicots Monocots and Eudicots are both classes within the division of Angiosperms (flowering plants). They represent two major evolutionary pathways in the flowering plant lineage and...

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Dicots

Monocots vs. Eudicots vs. Dicots Monocots and Eudicots are both classes within the division of Angiosperms (flowering plants). They represent two major evolutionary pathways in the flowering plant lineage and...