Apiaceae Flashcards

1
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Habit

A

Herbs

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2
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Leaves

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Alternate or basal, simple or lobed or compound

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3
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Inflorescence

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Compound umbel. Looks like umbrella

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4
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Flowers

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Small, radial, perfect. Frequently aromatic. Many edible, some poisonous.

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5
Q

Calyx & Corolla

A

5 sepals (reduced). 5 petals

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6
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Stamens & Carpels

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5 stamens. 2 carpels

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7
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Ovary

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Inferior

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8
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Placentation

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Apical axile

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9
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Fruit

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Schizocarp with 2 segments (mericarps) connected by a common stalk. Mericarps variously winged, rigged or spiny.

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