Carophyllaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Habit
A
Herbs, often with swollen nodes
2
Q
Leaves
A
Opposite, simple entire. Frequently basally connate. Often basally connate, parallel venation
3
Q
Inflorescence
A
Cyme or single flower
4
Q
Flowers
A
Showy, radial, perfect.
5
Q
Calyx & Corolla
A
4-5 sepals 4-5 petals (often 2 lobed or notched)
6
Q
Stamens & Carpels
A
4-10 stamens (sometimes adnate to petals) 2-5 carpels
7
Q
Ovary
A
Superior
8
Q
Placentation
A
Free central or basal
9
Q
Fruit
A
Typically loculicidal capsule
