Learn about the comparison between Magnoliaceae and Annonaceae.
Comparison # Magnoliaceae:
1. Leaf of Magnoliaceae is thick and stipulate.
2. Flower of Magnoliaceae are large and gaudy.
3. Perianth is outer whorl green or petaloid.
4. Aestivation is imbricate.
5. Androecium Anthers are introse, filaments short or absent.
6. Fruit of Magnoliaceae are etaerio or follicles or drupes.
7. Endosperms are homogenous.
Comparison # Annonaceae:
1. Leaf of Annonaceae are with glands, exstipulate.
2. Flower of Annonaceae are small and not showy.
3. Perianth is outer whorl sepaloid.
4. Aestivation is valvate.
5. Androecium Anthers are extrose, linear with peculiar elongated connective.
6. Fruit of Annonaceae are etaerio of drupes or berries.
7. Endosperm are ruminated.