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Anatomy
Identifying plant anatomical structures is required in order
to understand horticultural texts. In learning the basics of
anatomy, one also learns the plant's life cycle. Knowing
this information on a species by species level will give the
grower the ability to create the highest quality product.
University of Illinois at Chicago-Plants
This website contains information on plant structures and function.
http://www.uic.edu/classes/bios/bios100/labs/plantanatomy.htm
Texas A & M University-Plant Anatomy and Morphology
A PDF of plant anatomy and organ/tissue systems.
http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu/HORT604/LectureSupplMex07/
AnatomyMorphology.pdf
Estrella Mountain Community College-Plants and their Structure
A PDF of plant anatomy.
http://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/BioBookPLANTANAT.html

Taxonomy
Taxonomy is the scientific classification of plants. The use of binomial nomenclature
allows the grower to clearly communicate in reference to what they yield. Common
names for plants transcend species therefore it is important to clarify by using their
botanical names.
What’s with plants and animals having these fancy “scientific” names?
http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecolog