Lesson One: Rose Flower Anatomy

In this lesson, we will learn the parts that constitute a rose flower. The flower is the starting point to breeding roses.

Presentation of Content

Lesson One: Rose Flower Anatomy (pdf--362 KB)
Lesson One: Rose Flower Anatomy (QuickTime video--1.93 MB)

Readings and Resources

Rose Anatomy 102 by Malcolm Manners
The Rose Reproductive Anatomy by Joan Monteith
Taxonomy of Vascular Plants by George H. Lawrence (textbook)
Introduction to Botany by James Schooley (textbook)

Suggested Learning Activity

Obtain a rose flower and carefully dissect it. Challenge yourself to identify the parts you have learned.

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