Apiaceae Flashcards

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General characteristics

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  • carrot or parsley family
  • 250 genera
  • 2,800 species
  • widely distributed in both hemisphere’s temperate zones
  • strong/unique aromatic compounds
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More characteristics

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  • Herbs, annual or perennial
  • Caulescent or acaulescent
  • hollow stem
  • leaves alternate, rarely opposite or basal
  • All have umbel or compound umbel inflorescence
  • 5 petals, 5 stamens
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Poisonous

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  • European hemlock (Conium maculatum)

* Water hemlock (Cicuta maculata)

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