In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Loranthaceae 2. Distribution of Loranthaceae 3. Affinities. Characters of Loranthaceae: Aerial parasite usually, cup-shaped receptacle; inferior ovary and the absence of distinct ovules. A. Vegetative characters: Habit: Herbs, perennial, aerial parasitic or semi-parasitic on trees. Root: Modified adventitious roots in the form of haustoria, Nuystia (W. Australia) rooted in earth. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Orchidaceae 2. Distribution of Orchidaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Type. Characters of Orchidaceae: Perennial herbs, epiphytes or saprophytes may be terrestrial; flowers zygomorphic, hermaphrodite, epigynous, resupinated; perianth 6 in two whorls, the posterior segment of the inner whorl developed as lip or labellum; presence of peculiar structures [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Lentibulariaceae 2. Distribution of Lentibulariaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities. Characters of Lentibulariaceae: Plants insectivorous, annual or perennial herbs, aquatic or terrestrial; flowers zygomorphic, hypogynous hermaphrodite, calyx persistent; corolla bitabiate or personate, stamens 2; carpels 2, syncarpous, superior, free central placentation. A. Vegetative characters: Habit: Insectivorous, annual or perennial aquatic [...]