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Polygonaceae Flashcards

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Habit

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Herbs only in our area, shrubs, vines, occasionally trees

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Leaves

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Alternate, simple, entire. Pinnate venation. Membranous sheathing stipule (Ocrea) at base of petiole. Nodes swollen

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Inflorescence

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Various

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Flowers

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Small, radial, typically bisexual

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Calyx & Corolla

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5-6 tepals (sepals), persistent

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Stamens & Carpels

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3-9 stamens. 2-3 carpels

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Ovary

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Superior. Nectar disk at base

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Placentation

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Basal

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Fruit

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Achene or nutlet. Often enclosed by persistent tepals

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