Family Cucurbitaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Family common name
Examples (3)
A
Pumpkin family
Squashes, cucumbers, gourds
2
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Time between germination and flowering
A
Annual to perennial
3
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Growth habit
A
Shrubs
4
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Leaf arrangement
Leaf complexity
A
Alternate
Simple
5
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Inflorescence type
(male / female)
A
Male racemes
Female single
6
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Sexuality
Sepal / Petal / Stamen / Ovule count
A
Unisexual
5 sepals and petals
3-5 stamens and ovules
7
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Ovary position
A
Inferior
8
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Fruit type
A
Capsule or pepo
9
Q
Family Cucurbitaceae
Human interactions
A
Edible fruits
Decorative (gourds, jack o lantern)