|
[Back]
|
Polygonaceae |
|
Flowers: Perfect or rarely imperfect, actinomorphic; sepals often in 2 whorls of 3, distinct or connate at the base, sometimes an inner sepal fused with an outer one; petals absent; carpels 2-3, syncarpous; ovary superior, 1-locular with 1 basal ovule
Inflorescences: Mostly racemes, spikes, or panicles, sometimes in small axillary clusters Fruits: Achenes, triangular or lens-shaped; embryo peripheral, often S-shaped Habit: Annual or perennial herbs, sometimes shrubs or even trees in the tropics, anthocyanin pigments produced Leaves: Alternate, seldom opposite, whorled, or basal, entire, stipules present and sheathing around stem (OCREA) Examples:
Coccoloba uvifera (seaside grape) |