Knowing Native Plants: From Flowers to Seeds

Start Date

11/03/2018

End Date

11/03/2018

Description

How do angiosperms reproduce sexually? Ed Lignowski, Ph.D. will answer that question in this new program by discussing the life cycle of flowering plants from pollination to fruit/seed dispersal. General anatomy of flowers will be covered, and specific examples of native plants will be used to illustrate the many interesting differences in floral structure and function that occur in nature. The events following pollination leading to the development of fruits and seeds will be explained. Learn about the various types of native plant fruits and examples of how they provide nutrition for wildlife. Presentation/discussion followed by an outdoor tour.

Location

New Hope, PA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learn the differences in floral structure and function that occur in nature.
Learn how pollination leads to the development of fruits and seeds.
Learn how native species of plants provide for native fauna.

Instructors

Ed Lignowski, PhD.

Course Codes

Provider

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

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