Botany Basics - How to Identify Different Plant Species Around You

Explore the fascinating world of plant identification in this 32-minute video lecture from the series "The Botanist's Eye: Identifying the Plants around You." Dive into the basics of botany, learning to distinguish among the estimated 400,000 plant species on Earth. Begin with an introduction to root shapes, stem types, and leaf patterns before delving into more complex botanical terminology. Discover how to classify roots and stems, identify leaves, and describe leaf venation. Explore flower terminology and the various parts of a flower. Learn to differentiate between simple and aggregate fruits, identify dry fruits, and understand what constitutes a nut. Conclude by examining the classification of fleshy fruits. Equip yourself with the knowledge to recognize and appreciate the diverse plant life surrounding you.

Classifying Roots and Stems
Identifying Leaves
Describing Leaf Venation
Flower Terminology
Exploring Parts of a Flower
Simple Fruits Versus Aggregate Fruits
Identifying Dry Fruits
What Is a Nut?
Classifying Fleshy Fruits