Compare the three plants drawn below.
Three plants
Use the key in 'Theophrastus's plant classification key' to classify the three plants.
Complete the table following.
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Plant |
Plant group |
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chives |
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strawberry |
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dandelion |
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You will have realised that they all belong in the same group - herbs - according to the system devised by Theophrastus. But just how similar are these plants? Have another look at the drawings 'Three plants'. Do you agree that they don't seem to be very alike at all?
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