1. Discuss the Latin and common name for five plant species native to Virginia.
2. List the Latin and common name for two species whose flowers attract butterflies. (Found in the
Native plant area)
3.(a) list the latin and common name for the plant that is found in calcium rich glades $ moist to wet-moist prairies in virginia
(b) List the Latin and common name for the plant that grows in very nutrient rich soils in Virginia -
more common in shell marl or limestone areas:
4. There is a "swale" area just uphill from the native plant walk area. The swale area has a little bridge
which may have some water underneath it or this might just be a low lying area that stays moist.
a. Given this environment, what conditions must roots of the plants in this display be well adapted to?

b. List the Latin and common name of one plant in the ‘swale' area
5. Plants have evolved traits to maximize their survival and reproduction in their particular environment. Many of these traits include adaptations to survive harsh environmental conditions.
a. List two traits of some (or all) of the plants in the rock garden (xeroscape):

b. Explain how these traits would help them to thrive in their environment:

6. What are the Latin names and common names of two gymnosperm (evergreen) plants in the rock
garden/xeroscape area?

7. Choose a plant that is of interest to you that you found at this arboretum.
a. List its Latin and common name.
b. Why did you choose this plant?
c. On a computer, research this plant and write one interesting fact about it. Include the the website from which you found the information.