Flower family characterization
Different flower families have different biological makeups.
Aster
Sunflower-like: petals surround middle |
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Buttercup
Numerous stamens |
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Carrot
Umbles with umbles
Hollow stems
Palmately compound leaves |
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Heath
Joined/bell-shaped or free petals
Five sepals, 10 stamens |
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Iris
inferior ovary
radially symmetrical |
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Lily
Superior ovary
Radially symmetrical |
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Mint
Square stems
Opposite leaves |
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Mustard
Superior ovary
Four petals |
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Orchid
Inferior ovary
Bilaterally symmetrical |
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Pea
2 petals joined, 3 free
Irregularly-shaped petals |
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Rose
Numerous stamens |
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Violet
Differently shaped petals; 2 upper, 2 side, 1 lower |
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