Apiaceae Flashcards
1
Q
General characteristics
A
- carrot or parsley family
- 250 genera
- 2,800 species
- widely distributed in both hemisphere’s temperate zones
- strong/unique aromatic compounds
2
Q
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
3
Q
Poisonous
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- European hemlock (Conium maculatum)
* Water hemlock (Cicuta maculata)