14. salicaceae: willow family, dicot Flashcards
1
Q
family salicaceae
A
willow family
2
Q
characteristics of salicaceae
A
dioecious trees, usually moist
flowers imperect, in catkins
female flowe:
1 compound pistil
2-4 carpels
2-4 stigmas
fruit = capsule with hairy seed
aspen tree
3
Q
acetylsalicilic acid
A
asprin from willows
