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Comparison between Euphorbiaceae and Moraceae

Learn about the comparison between Euphorbiaceae and Moraceae. Comparison # Euphorbiaceae: 1. Plant-Mostly herbs, shrubs, or trees; some cactus-like succulents, milky latex invariably present. 2. Leaf-Simple or compound, alternate, rarely opposite or whorled, stipulate, stipules small or replaced by glands or thorns. 3. Inflorescence-Cyathium or raceme (Ricinus) or cyme (Jatropha). 4. Flower-Unisexual, actinomorphic, hypogynous. 5. Perianth-4-5, free or gamophyllous in [...]

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Linaceae: Characters, Distribution and Types

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Linaceae 2. Distribution of Linaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Type. Characters of Linaceae: Leaves simple, linear, alternate sometimes opposite; flowers actinomorphic, hypogynous, pentamerous; calyx and corolla 5 each, free petals usually contorted, clawed and fugacious, stamens 10, often 5 staminodes, inner connate forming a ring; carpels 2-5, [...]

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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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