Family Euphorbiaceae Flashcards
Family Euphorbiaceae
Family common name
Species count
Euphorb family
6,000
Family Euphorbiaceae
Time between germination and flowering
Annual to perennial (no pattern)
Family Euphorbiaceae
Growth habit
Shrub to tree (no pattern)
Family Euphorbiaceae
Leaf Arrangement / Complexity / Shape
No pattern
Family Euphorbiaceae
Inflorescence type
(synapomorphy)
Cyathium
(synapomorphy)
Family Euphorbiaceae
What is a cyathium
A tiny inflorescence with unisexual flowers in a cup-like structure
Family Euphorbiaceae
Sexuality
Symmetry
Sepal count
Unisexual
Radial
3-5 sepals
Family Euphorbiaceae
Petal count
Stamen count
Ovule count
0 petals
1-many stamens
1-4 ovules
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flowers often have ___
Bracts
Family Euphorbiaceae
Ovary position
Superior
Family Euphorbiaceae
Fruit type
Capsule
Family Euphorbiaceae
Human interaction (1)
Ornamental