Apiaceae: Characters, Distribution and Types

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Apiaceae 2. Distribution of Apiaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Type. Characters of Apiaceae: Stem fistular, leaves alternate, much dissected mostly decompound, sheathing leaf base; inflorescence umbel or compound umbel occasionally simple; flowers epigynous, pentamerous, regular rarely zygomorphic, hermaphrodite; calyx superior, pentafid or 0; corolla five, polypetalous, often [...]