Family Cucurbitaceae Flashcards

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Family common name

Examples (3)

A

Pumpkin family

Squashes, cucumbers, gourds

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Time between germination and flowering

A

Annual to perennial

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Growth habit

A

Shrubs

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Leaf arrangement

Leaf complexity

A

Alternate

Simple

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Inflorescence type

(male / female)

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Male racemes

Female single

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Sexuality

Sepal / Petal / Stamen / Ovule count

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Unisexual

5 sepals and petals

3-5 stamens and ovules

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Ovary position

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Inferior

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Fruit type

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Capsule or pepo

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Family Cucurbitaceae

Human interactions

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Edible fruits

Decorative (gourds, jack o lantern)

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