Course: Botanical Anatomy - Online

Build your understanding of botanical anatomy considering the structure and function of leaves, flowers and fruits and seeds, germination and flower fertilisation in this intermediate wildflower course.

With over 1600 species of wildflowers in Britain and Ireland, to make an accurate identification it is important to look at key morphological features.

This course will cover:

• Leaves
• Flowers
• Fruits and Seeds

Please note that this is not a species identification course.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Classify species based on leaf characteristics such as simple / compound leaves, arrangement, and morphology (overall shape, margins, tips & bases, and venation).
• Identify the more inconspicuous parts of a flower head and compare some different examples that show the diversity of arrangement and form.
• Identify a range of different fruit types (simple, compound and accessory), and understand seed structure and germination.
• Share this knowledge with friends, family and fellow volunteers.

This is a 3-week online course covering 3 topics, for which you will complete a variety of self-led online resources and activities. Each topic is then concluded with an interactive Zoom workshop or a marked assignment to complement the online content. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours a week and an E-certificate is provided upon completion.

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.

Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.