Tag Archives | Acanthaceae and Lamiaceae

Learn about the comparison between Acanthaceae and Lamiaceae. Comparison # Acanthaceae: 1. Habit-Herbs or shrubs with swollen nodes. 2. Leaves-Opposite decussate and simple. Cystolith generally present. 3. Inflorescence-Spike or cymose, Bracts and bracteoles prominent. 4. Flower-Zygomorphic, hermaphrodite and hypogynous. 5. Calyx- Sepals 5, gamosepalous, unequal in size. 6. Corolla- Petals 5, gamopetalous, personate. 7. Androecium- Stamens 2 or 2+2 epipetalous. [...]