In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Caricaceae 2. Distribution of Caricaceae 3. Economic Importance. Characters of Caricaceae: A. Vegetative characters: Presence of latex, unbranched stiff trunks, terminal crown of leaves, monoecious or dioecious; gamopetalous corolla; 5 or 10 stamens; unsual floral polymorphism. Habit: Plants are small or medium trees or shrubs, very rarely herbs with latex, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Poaceae 2. Distribution of Poaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Types. Characters of Poaceae: Mostly herbs, stem jointed, fistular, cylindrical; leaves simple, alternate, sheathing, sheath open, ligulate; inflorescence compound spike; flowers zygomorphic, hypogynous, protected by palea; perianth represented by 2 or 3 minute scales (lodicules); stamens 3, versatile; [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Pandanaceae 2. Distribution of Pandanaceae 3. Economic Importance. Characters of Pandanaceae: Plants palm-like, stilt roots; dioecious, leaves, linear, sessile, tough, leathery, paniculate or spicate inflorescence; flower unisexual, perianthless. A. Vegetative characters: Habit: Palm-like branched shrubs or trees, supported by silt roots, dioecious. Root: Stout aerial prop roots, aerial, when present [...]