Families Quiz 1
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Magnoliaceae
Leaves alternate, simple and entire with pinnate venation (midline with L&R branches)
flower radially symmetrical
flower parts spirally arranged on an elongate receptacle
perianth undifferentiated with 6-many tepals
laminar stamen
Lauraceae
bear paws - valvate anthers opening by 4 flaps (2 per anther sac)
Leaves simple and alternate with pinnate venation (midline with L&R branch)
cyme infl - inner flowers open first
floral parts usually in multiples of 3 and mostly near top of stem
perianth undifferentiated (tepals)
ovary superior
Ranunculaceae
mostly herbacous
no hypanthium
floral parts whorled or spirally arranged
flower very showy
ovary superior
carpels (1) 5-many & single/free
quite variant family
Berberidaceae
valvate anther openings 1 per sac
leaves usually alternate, simple or compound
radial symmetry usually 3-parted, sometimes 4
sepals and petals 6 (sometimes tepals)
6 stamen
1 carpel in center
Fagaceae
male catkins pointing downwards
female flower(not catkins) in groups of 1-3 and usually right on the stem/at base
fruit is oak acorn nut with cap
Betulaceae
woody
leaves alt & doubly serrate
also has catkins
Hamamelidaceae
woody tweedle-dee
leaves alt with stellate hairs (star-like)
sepals+petals 4-5
2 carpels joint at base pretty deep with 2 stigma
Aceraceae
leaves opposite!! and usually palmately lobed
think maple
petals reduced/lost in some
usually has winged seeds
Brassicaceae
cross shape flower
leaves simple and lobed
superior ovary meaning ovary is above the base of flower
has that glass disk looking fruit
Onagraceae
cross shaped flower
leaves opposite or whorled
inferior ovary so ovary is below the base of the flower
stigma 4-lobed
Salicaceae
hairy catkins
sticky/gooey leaves
salicoid teeth
Violaceae
Bilateral symmetry
curved looking pouch at base containing nectar
leaves heart shaped (cordate)
Saxifragaceae
leaves have palmate veination and may be circular bunch at base
hairs along stem
flowers before leaves
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