Pumpkins/Gourds (Family Cucurbitaceae) - Sunflowers (Family Asteraceae) Flashcards by josie parks | Brainscape

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Family Cucurbitaceae

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Pumpkins/Gourds

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Family Cucurbitaceae characteristics

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Vines with tendrils
Flowers imperfect, fused petals
Inferior ovary, 3 carpels
Stamens cohere

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Family Cucurbitaceae examples

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Squash
Melon
Manroot (wild cucumber)
Kingsley Stern

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Family Asteraceae

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Sunflower (Aster) Family

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What is the largest dicot family?

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Family Asteraceae

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Family Asteraceae characteristics

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Tiny flowers in head
Sepals absent or pappus
Petals are united at the base
5 distinct stamens
1 inferior ovary, 2 carpels
Fruit = achene
No stipules on leaves

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Family Asteraceae crop examples

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lettuce
jeruselum artichokes
sunflower seeds

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Family Asteraceae ornamental plant examples

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Canada Thistle
Chicory
Rabbit brush
Dandelion
Yarrow
Sunflower

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