Urticaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Habit
A
Herbs only in our area, shrubs, vines, occasionally trees
2
Q
Leaves
A
Opposite or alternate, simple, serrate to entire
3
Q
Inflorescence
A
Variously clustered arising from the axils of leaves
4
Q
Flowers
A
Small radial, strictly unisexual
5
Q
Calyx & Corolla
A
4-5 tepals
6
Q
Stamens & Carpels
A
4-5 stamens: opposite tepals. 1 carpel
7
Q
Ovary
A
Superior
8
Q
Placentation
A
Basal
9
Q
Fruit
A
Achene. When stinging hair are present, it is a diagnostic character
