June Exam - NB plant families

Question 1

Fabaceae

Answer 1

Legumes, nitrogen-fixing, compound leaves

Question 2

Asteraceae

Answer 2

Sunflower-type heads, ray + disc florets

Question 3

Brassicaceae

Answer 3

Mustard, cabbage; 4-petaled cross-shaped flowers

Question 4

Poaceae

Answer 4

Grasses, wheat, maize, bamboo; hollow stems, spikelets

Question 5

Orchidaceae

Answer 5

Orchids; Highly specialized zygomorphic flowers

Question 6

Solanaceae

Answer 6

Nightshades (tomato, potato); alkaloids

Question 7

Lamiaceae

Answer 7

Mint, lavender, basil; Square stems, aromatic, bilabiate flowers

Question 8

Euphorbiaceae

Answer 8

Latex; small flowers

Question 9

Apiaceae

Answer 9

Umbel flowers, often aromatic (carrots)

Question 10

Myrtaceae

Answer 10

Eucalyptus, guava; essential oils

Question 11

Rubiaceae

Answer 11

Coffee; Opposite leaves, stipules

Question 12

Malvaceae

Answer 12

Hibiscus, cotton, okra; fused stamens

Question 13

Cucurbitaceae

Answer 13

Pumpkin, melon, cucumber; Vines with tendrils

Question 14

Ericaceae

Answer 14

Heather, blueberry; Acidic soils, bell-shaped flowers

Question 15

Passifloraceae

Answer 15

Corona; passionfruit

Question 16

Aizoaceae

Answer 16

Ice plant; Succulent leaves, daisy-like flowers, often very bright and shiny