Read this essay to learn about the life cycle of ginkgo biloba, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Sporophyte of Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgo biloba is a tall deciduous tree (up to 30 m height) giving rise to a very irregular pattern of branching. The branching is restricted to the upper part of the stem, thus giving the tree an [...]
In this article we will discuss about the affinities of ginkgo which belong to the family of class ginkgopsida. A. Relation to Ferns: The similarities between Ginkgo and ferns are: i. The leaves of Ginkgo shows striking similarity with Adiantum (maiden hair fern) in form, shape and venation and hence the name maiden hair tree for Ginkgo tree. ii. The [...]
In this essay we will discuss about top three families of dicotyledons:- 1. Rosaceae (Rose Family) 2. Cucurbitaceae (Gourd Family) 3. Solanaceae (Potato Family). Essay # 1. Rosaceae (Rose Family): The family is represented by 110 genera and 3,100 species, is cosmopolitan in distribution. More than-25 genera and 215 species are growing widely in the temperate region of Himalayas up [...]