Laurels (Family Lauraceae) and Poppies (Family Papaveraceae)

Question 1

What are the characteristics of Family Lauraceae?

Answer 1

• 6 petal-like sepals, no petals
• Stamens several whorls of 3
• Leaves leave a aromatic scent

Question 2

What are some examples of Family Lauraceae?

Answer 2

• California bay Laurel (Oregon myrtle)
• Avocado Tree
• Japanese Cinnamon Tree

Question 3

What does rootbeer flavor come from?

Answer 3

Sassfras

Question 4

What are characteristics in Family Papaveraceae? (Poppies)

Answer 4

• Many stamens but one pistil
• Milky sap with alkaloids
• Sepals fall off when flowers open
• Seeds released from holes in capsule

Question 5

What are some examples of Family Papaveraceae?

Answer 5

• California poppy
• Garden poppy
• Opium poppies
• Prickly poppy

Question 6

What type of ovary do poppies have?

Answer 6

Superior ovary

Question 7

California poppy

Answer 7

• One variety is annual and one is perennial

Question 8

Opium Poppy

Answer 8

• Source of opium

opium makes heroin

• non narcotic:
  noscapine - suppresses coughs
  Papauerine