30-Caryophyllales (Polygonaceae, Droseraceae, Simmondsiaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Amaranthaceae) Flashcards
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Polygonaceae species… (4)
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Fagopyrum esculentum, Polyganum aviculare, Rheum officinale, Bistorta major,
2
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Polygonaceae
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mostly perennial herbs
3
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Polygonaceae flowers
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lack petals, 6 colorful sepals, A3, G3
4
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Polygonaceae leaves
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alternate and simple
5
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Polygonaceae fruit
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3 angled achene
6
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Fagopyrum esculentum
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anticholesterol, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetes
7
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Bistorta major
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diarrha, mouth/throat infections, wounds
8
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Rheum officinale
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cathartic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative
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Polyganum aviculare
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bronchitis, gingivitis, hemorrhage