Family Apiacaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Family Apiaceae
Family common name
Species count
A
Carrot family
2,000
2
Q
Family Apiaceae
Examples (5)
A
Carrots
Anise
Parsely
Coriander
Parsnip
3
Q
Family Apiaceae
Time between germination and flowering
A
Annual to perennial
4
Q
Family Apiaceae
Growth habit
A
Shrub
5
Q
Family Apiaceae
Leaf arrangement
Leaf shape
A
Alternate
Deeply lobed “frilly”
6
Q
Family Apiaceae
Inflorescence type
A
Umbel or compound umbel
7
Q
Family Apiaceae
Sexuality
Symmetry
Sepal count
A
Bisexual
Radial
No calyx
8
Q
Family Apiaceae
Petal / Stamen / Ovary counts
A
5 petals
5 stamens
2 ovules
9
Q
Family Apiaceae
Ovary position
A
Inferior
10
Q
Family Apiaceae
Fruit type
A
Schizocarp
11
Q
Family Apiaceae
Human interactions (3)
A
Edible roots
Food seasonings
Few are poisonous