Family Euphorbiaceae Flashcards

1
Q

Family Euphorbiaceae

Family common name

Species count

A

Euphorb family

6,000

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Family Euphorbiaceae

Time between germination and flowering

A

Annual to perennial (no pattern)

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Family Euphorbiaceae

Growth habit

A

Shrub to tree (no pattern)

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4
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Leaf Arrangement / Complexity / Shape

A

No pattern

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5
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Inflorescence type

(synapomorphy)

A

Cyathium

(synapomorphy)

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Family Euphorbiaceae

What is a cyathium

A

A tiny inflorescence with unisexual flowers in a cup-like structure

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7
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Sexuality

Symmetry

Sepal count

A

Unisexual

Radial

3-5 sepals

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8
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Petal count

Stamen count

Ovule count

A

0 petals

1-many stamens

1-4 ovules

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9
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Flowers often have ___

A

Bracts

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10
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Ovary position

A

Superior

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11
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Fruit type

A

Capsule

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12
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Family Euphorbiaceae

Human interaction (1)

A

Ornamental

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