Plant Taxonomy and Identification
Plant Taxonomy and Identification
BIOLGY X 424.41
This course introduces students to the tools needed for navigating and identifying the diverse kingdom of plants.
Typically Available
Winter
Duration
As few as 6 weeks
Units
2.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $499.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Scientific classification and naming
The difference between major plant groups
Plant terminology for describing plants
Characteristics of common flowering plants
Use of plant identification keys
About This Course
This course introduces students to the tools needed for navigating and identifying the diverse kingdom of plants. Topics include: scientific classification and naming, differences between major plant groups, terminology for describing plant anatomy, characteristics of common flowering plant families, and use of identification tools such as keys.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
This is an online course. Optional Zoom "Drop-In" meetings TBD
Core course in the Horticulture Certificate.
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
(Optional)
Book:
Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary
ISBN 0964022168
ISBN 1892784351
ISBN 9781604695632
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
This is an Online course. Optional Zoom "Drop-In" meetings TBD
Core course in the Horticulture Certificate.
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
(Optional)
Book:
Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary
ISBN 0964022168
ISBN 1892784351
ISBN 9781604695632
This course applies toward the following programs
Horticulture
certificate
certificate
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.