Forb
A forb or phorb is a
Etymology
The word "forb" is derived from
Guilds
Forbs are members of a guild—a group of plant species with broadly similar growth form.[5] In certain contexts in ecology, guild membership may often be more important than the taxonomic relationships between organisms.
In informal classification
In addition to its use in ecology, the term "forb" may be used for subdividing popular guides to
.Forb Adaptation Zones: Kale and Turnip are examples of Forb adaptations distributed over much of Europe, southern Oceania, northern Asia, and northern North America. In cooler climates, these crops are grown year-round, while in warmer climates, they are used as winter forage.
Examples
Linnaean taxonomy family names are given.[8]
Acanthaceae,
Aizoaceae,
Amaranthaceae,
Apiaceae,
Apocynaceae,
See also
- Dicotyledon – Historical grouping of flowering plants
- Herbaceous plant – Plant that has no persistent woody stem above ground
- Overgrazing – When plants are grazed for extended periods without sufficient recovery time
- Tapestry lawn
References
- ISBN 978-1-60692-024-4.
- ^ "Native Understory Forbs and Grasses". www.nrcs.usda.gov. Archived from the original on 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ISBN 0-398-06179-3.
- ISBN 978-1-84356-026-5.
- ^ Roxburgh, Stephen. A Demonstration of Guild Based Assembly Rules for a Plant Community and Determination of Intrinsic Guilds.
- ^ "Wildflower seeds and forbs". graniteseed.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Describe the major differences between the plant families used as forages". Forage Information System. 2009-05-28. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Invasive Plant Atlas". Retrieved 25 Sep 2021.
External links
- Growth habitsCodes and Definitions.