Comparison among Acanthaceae, Verbenaceae and Lamiaceae

Learn about the comparison among Acanthaceae, Verbenaceae and Lamiaceae. Comparison # Acanthaceae: 1. Habit-Herb or shrubs with swollen nodes. 2. Leaves-Simple, opposite and decussate. 3. Inflorescence-Spike or cymose, bracts and bracteoles prominent. 4. Flower-Zygomorphic, ☿, hypogynous. 5. Calyx-Sepals 5, gamopetalous, unequal. 6. Corolla-Petals 5, gamopetalous, bilabiate, oblique. 7. Androecium-Stamens 2+2 or 2, hairy or spurred anthers. 8. Gynoecium-Carpels (2), superior. [...]