Apiaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Habit
A
Herbs
2
Q
Leaves
A
Alternate or basal, simple or lobed or compound
3
Q
Inflorescence
A
Compound umbel. Looks like umbrella
4
Q
Flowers
A
Small, radial, perfect. Frequently aromatic. Many edible, some poisonous.
5
Q
Calyx & Corolla
A
5 sepals (reduced). 5 petals
6
Q
Stamens & Carpels
A
5 stamens. 2 carpels
7
Q
Ovary
A
Inferior
8
Q
Placentation
A
Apical axile
9
Q
Fruit
A
Schizocarp with 2 segments (mericarps) connected by a common stalk. Mericarps variously winged, rigged or spiny.
