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Learning resources found on this page are links to:  classification of plants, plant glossaries, plant cell basics, plant propagation, photosynthesis, biomes, habitats, hardiness zones, plant identification, plant images, endangered plants, and history of horticulture.  For additional resources see Careers in Horticulture and Landscaping.

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Classification

Classification of Living Things
Classification of Plants
Classification Taxonomy Tutorial
Classification Vocabulary
International Plant Name Index
Kingdom Overview - Wikipedia
Kingdom Plantae
Naming of Plants
Plant Kingdom
Roots of Botanical Names
Scientific Classification - Wikipedia
Scientific Classification - Taxon
Taxonomy of Flowering Plants
Understanding Geologic Time
Web of Species
Whitaker Classification of Plants


Dictionaries and Glossaries

Angiosperm Glossary
Botanical Glossary
Botanical Terms Glossary
Diatom Glossary
Floral Terminology
Glossary of Botanical Terms
Glossary of Terms for Biologists
Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid
Lichen Vocabulary
Plant Glossary - OSU
Plant Pathology Glossary
Pronunciation Guide for Plants
Roots of Botanical Names


Cell Basics

Anatomy of a Plant Cell
Cell Biology Animation
Cell Biology - The Virtual Cell
Cell - Parts of the Cell
Cell Theory
Introduction to Cell and Virus Structure
Plant Cell


Plant Lifecycles

Plant Lifecycle
Plant Lifecycle Diagram
Plant Lifecycle Phases
Plant Lifecycles
What is the Cycle of a Plant


Plant Families

Families of Plants - Phylogenetic Listing
Flowering Plant Families
Introduction to the Plant Kingdom
Introduction to the Plantae
Plant Families - The Wild Classroom
Plant Family Tree Image


Plant Anatomy and Structure

Parts and Functions of Plants
Parts of a Plant
Plant Anatomy
Plant Anatomy Images
Plant Physiology Online
Plant Physiology Information Website
Plant Structure Introduction
Plant Tissues
Xylem


Plant Basics

Biology Online Hypertext Book
Botany -Plant parts and structure tutorial
Botany Study Guide - Wikibooks
Diversity of Flowering Plants
Genetics Introduction
Germination of Seeds
Horticulture and Floriculture Resources
Leaf Shapes - Wikipedia
Leaf Tips
Methods in Plant Histology
Online Biology Book
Phylogenic Systematics
Plant Adaptations
Plant Basics - Online Study
Plant Biology
Plant Dictionary - Plants of Horticulture
Plant Germoplasm System
Plant Growth Forms
Plant Form and Function
Plant Fossil Records
Plant Nutrition
Plants - Wikipedia
Plants - Evolution and Classification
Plants and Their Structure
Pruning - Reason for Pruning Plants
Study of Plants
The Seed Site
Transpiration
What is a Plant
What is a Plant - Cliff Notes
What is Plant Science
Woodland Fire in Ecosystems - Effects on Flora - PDF


Flowering Plants

Angiosperm Reproduction
Angiosperm Phylogeny Chart - PDF
Flora of North America
Flower Basics - Types, pollination & guides
Flower Structure
Flowering Plants Online Lesson
Flowers - How they get their names
What is a Flowering Plant
Why do Flowers Smell
Why do Plants Have Flowers


Plant Propagation and Pollination

Hand Pollination
Grafting
Grafting Budding and Layering
Plant Breeding Overview
Plant Hybrids
Plant Propagation
Plant Propagation - Asexual Reproduction
Plant Propagation - University of Arizona
Plant Propagation - Ohio State
Plant Propagation by Layering
Plant Propagation by Stem Cutting
Propagation Dictionary
Plant Propagation
Pollination
Pollination Home Page 
Three Ways to Make a New Plant


Photosynthesis

How do Plants Make Food - Wikibook
Photosynthesis - Cliff Notes
Photosynthesis - Energy and Life
Photosynthesis - Learning About
What is Photosynthesis
What is Photosynthesis - ASU Edu


Biomes, Habitats, Zones and Cycles

Basic Biomes
Biome Summary
Biomes - Classroom of the Future
Biomes - Earth Floor
Biomes and Ecosystems
Biomes and Habitats - Enchanted Learning
Biomes Overview
Bioregions and Ecological Regions
Diverse Habitats
Characteristics of Bioclimatic Zones
Ecoregions of the Earth
Habitats and Biomes - Printouts
Hardiness Zones - International Maps and Information
Hardiness Zones Map - Image
Heat Zone Map
Hydrological Cycle
Hydrological Cycle Summary
Major Biomes of the World
Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle - Encyclopedia of Earth
Nitrogen Cycle - Environmental Literacy
The Habitable Planet - Online Course
The Water Cycle - USGS
USDA Hardiness Zones
World Biomes - Explore 5 Major Biomes
World Biomes - Paleontology Museum


Online Books and Courses

Arizona Master Gardener Manual
AP Environmental Science Course Online
Biology Practice Test Booklet
Kimball's Biology Pages
Online Biology Book
Online Biology Book
Palms of Florida
MIT Open Biology Courses

Plant Identification and Images

Aquatic Plant Facts
Aquatic Plant Finder
Algae Database
Australian Plant Images
Bamboo Images
BIODIDAC - Plantae Images
Bioimages - Vanderbuilt University
Botanical Socitey of America - Plant Images
Botanical.Com - A Modern Herbal
Botanical and Common Plant Names
Botanical Illustrations - Unv Del
Botanical Illustrations - Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Botanical Image Database - University of Basel
Botanical Gardens, Arboretums and Conservatories
Botanical Society Image Collection
Botany Pictures
Bryophyte Images - Mosses, Liverworts and Hormworts
Bulb Gallery - Gallery of the World's Bulbs
Catalog of Diatom Names
Checklists and Floras
Dave's Garden - Plant Database
Dicotyledons - Images
Dictionary of Botanical Epithets
Digital Flowers - University of Illinois
Fact Sheets and Plant Guides
Ferns - Illustrated Glossary
Florida Vascular Plants
Flowing Plant Family Identification
Flowering Plant Gateway
Flowering Plant Gateway
Fungi of the World
GRIN - Plant Taxonomy for Plants
Gymnosperm Database
Histology Images - BIODIDAC
HortiPlex Plant Database
Images - Curtis Botanical Magazine
ING - Index Nominum Genericorum
Integrated Taxonomic Information System
International Plant Name Index Query
Lichen Pictures
Native Plant Information Database
NeoFlora - Plant Database
New Plant Genus - Ginger Discovery
Palm Encyclopedia
Palms of Florida Images
Plant Clipart- Classroom Clipart
Plant Facts - OSU
Plant Facts - Gardening Videos
Plant Finder - BBC
Plant Fossil Gallery
Plant Diseases, Pests and Pesticides
Plant Images Collection - Smithsonian
Plant Image Gallery - Noble
Plant Image Gallery - Schoepke
Plant Images- OSU
Plant Information Online
Plant Selection and Use
Plantae Illustrations for Teaching
PlantNet - Australia
Plants National Database - USDA
Seed Identification - Seed ID Workshop
Thorne Classification of Flowering Plants
Tree Database - World Agroforesty Center
Tropical Plant Database
Type Specimen Register - Algae, Lichens, Bryophytes, Ferns
Vascular Plant Image Database
Vascular Plant Families


Images, Photographs, Repositories

Images, Galleries and Digital Repositories
Nature's Best Photography
Clipart, Photos and Images


Plant Pathology

Plant Pathology Introduction
Plant Pathology Online
Plant Pathology Storybook


Plants - Specific Types

Aquatic Plants - Overview
Every Rose - Database
Fern Basics
Fungi - The Hidden Forest - Tutorial
Life Cycle of Liverwort
Oldest Living Thing
Poisonous Plants Guide
What are Bryophytes
What are Transgenic Plants
Wood Taxonomy - Inside Wood


Toxic Plants and Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous Plants Database
Guide to Poisonous Plants
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Information Center
Poisonous Plants Database
Poisonous Plant Parts Chart
Poisonous Plant Patch
Poisonous Plants for Animals
Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Other Animals - Cornell
Poisonous Plants Home Page - UPenn
Toxic Plants to Animals
Toxic Plants for Animals - ASPCA


Endangered or Threatened Plants

Backyard Conservation
Endangered Plants - National Collection
Major Threats to Plant Diversity
Plants for A Future - Rare Plants Database
Threatened and Endangered Plants
Threatened Species Red List


Weeds and Wildflowers

Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas
Introduction to Weeds
Invasives
Invasive Plant Fact Book
Invasive Species Initiative
Invasives - Protecting Native Species
Native Plants by State
Native Plant Database
Weed Identification Guide - Virginia Tech
Weed Identification Resources
Weeds on the Web
Wildflower Identifyer
Wildflower Identifyer - Discover Life
Wildflower Image Index
Wildflower, Herb and Medicinal Plant Resources
Wildflowers by Color
Wildflowers of Florida
Worldwide Flowering Plant Family Identification


History of Horticulture

Botany the History of Science
Carl Linnaeus - Father of Taxonomy
Early Land Plants
Evolution of Crop Plants
History and Inventions
History of Horticulture
History of Horticulture - Purdue
History of Life
Irrigation Museum
Lewis and Clark - Mapping of the West
Linnaeus, Carolus
Mendel Web
Origin of Seed Plants
Plant Fossils and Preservation
Plant Trivia Timeline
Scientific Biographies
Virtual Paleobotany Lab


Botany and Biotechnology

Bioinformatics - Wikibook
Biology Internet Resources
Science Links
Science Fair Project Resources
Biotechnology Overview
Biotechnology Timeline
Biotechnology - Explore the Benefits
Botanical Glossary - Garden Web
Botany for the Next Millenium 
Botany WWW Sites 
Internet Directory for Botany
Plant Biology and Science Journals
Plant Biology
Plants for a Future - Edible and Medicinal Plants
What is Botany


Scientific Method

Scientific Method - Soup to Nuts Handbook
Scientific Method Flowchart
The Scientific Method
Science and Science Fair Resources


Lesson Plans and Activities


Agriculture and Forestry Lesson Plans
Culinary and Food Science Lesson Plans
Environment Lesson Plans
Horticulture and Landscaping Lesson Plans
Plant Print Outs - Label, Charts, Plant Parts
Vocational and Career Related Lesson Plans

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