Mustards (Cuciferae) : (Family Brassicaceae) / Roses : (Family Rosaceae)

Question 1

What are the characteristics of Family Brassicaceae? (Mustard)

Answer 1

• 4 petals in a cross (X), 4 sepals
• 6 stamens (diadelphous)
• Fruit = silique or silicle
• Watery, strong-smelling juice

Question 2

What some examples of Family Brassicaceae?

Answer 2

• Rape
• Shepherd’s purse
• Silique fruits from a mustard
• Arabidopsis
  -Wallflower
• Tall tumble flower

Question 3

What are some examples of Family Brassicaceae foods?

Answer 3

• Watercress
• Canola Oil
• Broccoli
• Cabbage

Question 4

Is the Family Brassicaceae dicots or monocots?

Answer 4

Dicots

Question 5

Is the Family Rosaceae dicots or monocots?

Answer 5

Dicots

Question 6

What are some characteristics of Family Rosaceae? (Roses)

Answer 6

• Flower parts arise from a cup
• Many stamens
• Ovary superior or inferior
• Herbs, shrubs, or trees
• Leaves have stipules

Question 7

What are some examples of family Rosaceae?

Answer 7

• Blackberries
• Sitka rose
• Apple Blossom
• Domestic Rose
• Cinquefoil
• Peaches and Plums