Chapter 28, Problem 2TY

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The main goal in every plant’s life is a reproduction. When plant germinates from seed and then its own seeds come on it and it dies. This is called the life cycle. Some plants have a short life cycle while others can live up to decades. In gardening three terms are used forthe plant’s life cycle. Those are annual, biennial and perennial. Annuals are those plants whose life cycle is completed in one season or less than one year. For example, marigold flowers.

Biennial are those plants whose life cycle is completed in two years. In the first year, they make their roots strong and foliage grows on them and seeds will fully mature in the second year. For example, Carrots.

Perennial are those plants whose life cycle is completed in three years or more. Most of our evergreen ornamental plants are perennial.