Ulmaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Habit
A
Trees, shrubs
2
Q
Leaves
A
Alternate, simple. Entire to doubly serrate. Bases asymmetrical. Stipules
3
Q
Inflorescence
A
Cyme, raceme. Flowers in clusters (fascicles) or solitary
4
Q
Flowers
A
Inconspicuous, small, radial, bisexual or unisexual. Hypanthium present (but obscure)
5
Q
Calyx & Corolla
A
4-9 tepals (corolla is absent)
6
Q
Stamens & Carpels
A
4-9 stamens (opposite tepals).2 carpels
7
Q
Ovary
A
Superior
8
Q
Placentation
A
Apical
9
Q
Fruit
A
Samara or nutlet