In this article we will discuss about the structure of Nelumbo nucifera with the help of diagram. Habit: A perennial aquatic herb. Root: Adventitious slender and perennial. Stem: Rhizomatous, branched and rooted in mud. Leaves: Simple, forming a "triad" i.e. one scaly leaf on the lower side of rhizome, another on upper side bearing in its axil the flower and [...]
Learn about the comparison between Rutaceae and Malvaceae. Comparison # Rutaceae: 1. Habit-shrubs, trees rarely herbs. 2. Leaves-Compound, alternate. 3. Inflorescence-Cymose. 4. Epicalyx-Absent. 5. Stamens-10 or 8 or less, polyandrous, obdiplostemonous. 6. A large cushion-like disc is present below the ovary. 7. Fruit-Capsule or berry hespiridium. 8. Floral formula Comparison # Malvaceae: 1. Habit-Herbs, shrubs rarely trees. 2. Leaves-Simple, alternate. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Michelia Champaca (Champa) with the help of a diagram. Habit and Habitat: A tall, graceful, ever-green tree with dark-grey bark; cultivated, flowering mainly during April-June. Root: Tap root; branched. Stem: Aerial, erect, branched, woody, solid. Leaf: Ramal; alternate; stipulate, stipules convolute, petiolate, simple, ovate or oblong-lanceolate, entire with acute apex; [...]