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Geraniaceae: Characters, Distribution and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Geraniaceae 2. Distribution of Geraniaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities. Characters of Geraniaceae: Flowers hermaphrodite, actinomorphic rarely zygomorglic, hypogynous, pentamerous, Stamens 10, obdiplostemonous; carpels 3-5, ovary terminating into beaked structure at the apex; beaked or lobed fruit distinctive by its usually elastic dehiscence. A. Vegetative characters: Habit: Annual herbs or [...]

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Malvaceae: Characters, Distribution and Types

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Malvaceae 2. Distribution of Malvaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Types. Characters of Malvaceae: Stellate hairs on the young parts, mucilaginous juice present, leaves alternate, stipulate, multicostate reticulate; inflorescence solitary or cyme; flower actinomorphic, hermaphrodite, hypogynous, pentamerous, with epicalyx, calyx free or united, corolla free; stamens indefinite, monadelphous; [...]

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Oxalidaceae: Characters, Distribution and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Oxalidaceae 2. Distribution of Oxalidaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities. Characters of Oxalidaceae: Leaves exstipulate, flowers actinomorphic calyx imbricate; contorted corolla; stamens connate at the base; styles free, fruit capsule and seeds with an elastic testa. A. Vegetative characters: Habit: Mostly perennial herbs, rarely shrubs or trees (Averrboa). Stem: Fleshy [...]

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