Poaceae: Characters, Distribution and Types

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; [...]