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Mint Family

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Lamiceae

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Mint Characteristics

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square stem, opposite leaves, usually aromatic, irregular flowers, 4 stamen (2 long & 2 short)

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Mint Species

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3500

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Spearmint

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Mentha spicata, Mint family

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Peppermint

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Mentha x piperita, mint family

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Basil

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Ocinum basilicum, mint family

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Lavender

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Lavandula angustifolia, mint family

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Marjoram

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Origanum majorana, mint family

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Oregano

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Origanum vulgare, mint family

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Rosemary

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Salvia rosmarinus, mint family

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Thyme

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Thymus vulgaris, mint family

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Sage

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Salvia officinalis, mint family

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Savory

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Satureja hortensis, mint family

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Watermint

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Mentha aquatica, mint family

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Parsley Family

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Apiaceae

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Parsley Characteristics

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Compound umbels, edible & poisonous, 5 sepals, 5 petals, 5 stamen, Hollow stem, 2 united carpels (2 seed)

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Parsley Species

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3000 Species

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Anise

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Pimpinella anisum, parsley family

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Caraway

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Carum carvi, parsley family

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Carrot

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Daucus carota, parsley family

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Celery

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Parsley family

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Chervil

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Parsley family

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Coriander (cilantro)

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Coriandrum sativum, parsley family

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Cumin

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Parsley family

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Dill
Anethum graveolens, Parsley family
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Fennel
Parsley family
27
Parsley
Petroselimum crispum, Parsley family
28
Mustard Family
Brassicaceae (Cruciferaceae)
29
Mustard Characteristics
4 petals with 6 stamen (4 tall, 2 short), possible deeply split petals, radially arranged seed pods (with membrane), mustard-like smell of leaves
30
Mustard Species
3400
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Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana, Mustard family
32
Watercress
Mustard family
33
Turnip
Brassica rapa var. ruvo, Mustard family
34
Mustard
Brassica juncea, Mustard family
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Radish
Mustard family
36
Canola
Mustard family
36
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica, Mustard family
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Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, Mustard family
37
Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala, Mustard Family
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Brussel sprouts
B. oleracea var. gemmifera, Mustard Family
38
Rutabaga
B. napus var. napobrassica, Mustard family (nois)
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Rape
B napus var. napus, Mustard family (nois)
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Cabbage
B oleracea var. capitata, Mustard family (nois)
41
Chinese kale/broccoli
B oleracea var. alboglabra, Mustard family (nois)
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Kohlrabi
B oleracea var. gongylodes, Mustard family (nois)
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Portuguese cabbage
B oleracea var. costata, Mustard family (nois)
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Savoy cabbage
B oleracea var. sabauda, Mustard family (nois)
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Bok choi
B rapa var chinensis, Mustard family (nois)
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Mizuma
B rapa var. japonica, Mustard family (nois)
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Komatsuma
B rapa var. komatsuma, Mustard family (nois)
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Rosette pak choi
B rapa var. narinosa, Mustard family (nois)
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Choi sum
B rapa var parachensis, Mustard family (nois)
50
Chinese cabbage
B rapa var. pekinensis, Mustard family (nois)
51
Rapine
B rapa var. ruvo, Mustard family (nois)
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Pea Family
Fabuceae (Leguminaceae)
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Pea Characteristics
Irregular flower w/ 5 petals (1 banner, 2 wings, 2 keels), Pea-like pods, Usually 10 stamen (sometimes 5), Nitrogen fixing nodules
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Pea Species
18,000
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Alfalfa
Medicago sativa, Pea family
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Beans
Pea family
57
Clover (Red Clover)
Trifolium pratense, Pea family
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Lentils
Pea family
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Peanut
Arachis hypogaea, Pea family
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Pea
Pisum sativum, Pea family
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Soybean
Glycine max, Pea family
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Lily Family
Liliaceae
63
Lily Characteristics
3 Petals, 3 Sepals, Showy-flowered monocot, 6 stamen (some lack anthers), Perennial herb with bulb and contractile root
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Lily Species
3700
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The lilies proper
Liliaceae
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Lily of the valley and Solomon's seal
Convillariaceae
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Lily of the valley
Convallaria majalis, Convillariaceae, Lily family
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Solomon's seal
Polygonatum biflorum, Convillariaceae, Lily family
69
Bunchflowers
Melanthiaceae, Trillium grandiflorum, Lily family
70
Catbriers or greenbriers
Smilaceae, Smilax aspera, Lily family
71
Grass Family
Poaceae
72
Grass Characteristics
Hollow flower stems, Knee-like joints or nodes, Lack showy petals, Usually 3 stamen
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Grass Species
10,000
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Wheat
Triticum aestivum, Grass family
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Rice
Oryza sativa, Grass family
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Corn
Zea mays, Grass family
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Oats
Avena sativa, Grass family
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Barley
Hordeum vulgare, Grass family
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Rye
Secale cereale, Grass family
80
Rose Family
Rosaceae
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Rose Characteristics
5 separate petals, Numerous stamen, Often w/ oval and serrated leaves, Alternate leaves
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Rose Species
3000
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Rose
Rose Family
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Apple
Malus spp, Rose family
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Pear
Pyrus spp, Rose family
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Peach
Prunus persica, Rose family
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Nectarine
Rose family
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Plum
Rose family
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Cherry
Prunus avium, Rose family
90
Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa, Rose family
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Blackberry and Raspberry
Rubus spp, Rose family
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Almond
Prunus dulcis, Rose family
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Aster Family
Asteraceae
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Aster Characteristics
Composite flower head, Disk and/or ray flowers, Pitted disk
95
Aster species
23,600
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Lettuce
Lactuca sativa, Aster family
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Artichoke
Cynara scolymus, Aster family
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Endive
Chicorium endivia, Aster family
99
Daisy-like flowers
ex. Bellis perennis, Aster family
100
Orchid Family
Orchidaceae
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Orchid Characteristics
Irregular monocot flower, Distinctly inferior (epigynous) ovary, 3 petals and 3 sepals (green or petal color), Lower petal often modified as sack or spear
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Orchid species
26,000 (#1)
103
Borage Family
Boraginaceae
104
Borage Characteristics
Hairy plants Flower parts in 5s, 4 nutlets (i.e. flat burs of beggar's tick), Alternate leaves
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Borage species (and examples)
2700: Houndstongue, Common Viper's Bugloss, Hoary stoneseed, Menzies' Fiddleneck, Borage, Italian Bugloss
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Cactus Family
Cactaceae
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Cactus Characteristics
Fleshy stems and spines, Regular flowers, Numerous sepals, petals, and stamens, Native to the Americas
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Cactus Species (and examples)
2000: Peyote, Saguaro, Christmas, Barrel
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Cattail Family
Typhaceae
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Cattail Characteristics
Separate male and female flowers
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Cattail Species
28
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Cattail Genus
Typha (13 species), Sparganium (15 species)
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Common Cattail
Typha latifolia
114
Evening Primrose Family
Onagraceae
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Evening Primrose Characteristics
4 sepals, 4 petals, 4 or 8 stamens, 4-parted stigma, Inferior ovary
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Evening Primrose Species
672
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Figwort Family
Scrophulariaceae
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Figwort Characteristics
Ovary with 2 carpels, 4-5 stamens, 4-5 united petals, 4-5 united sepals, Ovary matures as a capsule, Mostly irregular flowers, Usually opposite leaves
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Figwort species
1000
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Common Mullein
Verbascum thapsus, Figwort family
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Woodland Figwort
Scrophularia nodosa, Figwort family
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Another special thing about the Figwort family
4 species recently reclassified out of this family
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Geranium Family
Geraniaceae
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Geranium Characteristics
5/10/15 stamens, 5 petals, 5 sepals, Needle-like pistil, 5-parted stigma, 5-chambered ovary w/ 1-2 seeds per carpel, Ovary matures as a schizocarp (dry fruit that splits at carpel)
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Geranium Species
750
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Wild Geranium
Geranium maculatum, Geranium family
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Stork's bill
Erodium circutarium
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Gooseberry Family
Grossulariaceae
129
Gooseberry Characteristics
2 styles, 5 stamens, 5 small petals, 5 united sepals, Inferior positioned ovary, Palmately lobed leaves (usually with 5 main veins), Alternate leaves
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Gooseberry Species and Genus
200 species: Ribes spp.
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Gourd Family
Cucurbitaceae
132
Gourd Characteristics
Vining with tendrils, Yellow/white unisexual flowers, Inferior positioned ovary
133
Gourd Species
850
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Creeping cucumber
Melothria pendula, Gourd family
135
Wild Cucumber
Echinocystis lobata, Gourd family
136
Buffalo Gourd
Cucurbita foetidissima, Gourd family
137
Grape Family
Vitaceae
138
Grape Characteristics
4-5 petals, often united at tip, 4-5 small sepals, Petals may fall away as the flower opens, 4-5 stamens, Superior ovary w/ 2 chambers, Vining plants w/ tendrils and berry clusters
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Grape Species
800
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Wild Grape
Vitis riparia, Grape family
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Heath
Ericaceae
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Heath Characteristics
4-5 united sepals, 4-5 united petals (urn/bell-shaped), 2x as many stamens as petals (sometimes 1x), Usually evergreen leaves
143
Heath Species
4000
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Sheep Laurel
Kalmia angustifolia, Heath family
145
Manzanita
Arctostaphylos manzanita, Heath family
146
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum, Heath family
147
Dwarf Huckleberry
Vaccinium scoparium, Heath family
148
Mallow Family
Malvaceae
149
Mallow Characteristics
Mucilaginous plants and flowers, Numerous stamens fused into central column, Alternate leaves, Palmately lobed with 5 petals and sepals
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Mallow species and examples
4200: Cacao (cocoa), Basswood, Okra, Cotton, Hibiscus, Hollyhock

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