Botanical Classification and Structure of Herbs
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Which plant parts are typically included in herbs?

  • Seeds and tubers
  • Stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits (correct)
  • Roots and bark
  • Only leaves and flowers

    • What distinguishes herbs from other plant parts?

  • Herbs are only used for medicinal purposes
  • Herbs have woody stems
  • Herbs consist of tender parts (correct)
  • Herbs do not produce flowers

    • Which of the following statements is true about herbs?

  • Herbs have no culinary uses
  • Herbs are solely grass-like plants
  • Herbs can include flowers and stems (correct)
  • Herbs exclusively include roots and fruits

    • In the context of plant structure, which of the following is NOT typically considered a part of herbs?

    <p>Woody branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these components is least associated with herbs?

    <p>Thorns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the leaves described?

    <p>Ovate to lanceolate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the leaf margin?

    <p>Serrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phyllotaxis of the described leaves?

    <p>Opposite decussate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the identified condition of the powder characteristic?

    <p>Fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element indicates the stomatal structure observed?

    <p>Dicytic stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is primarily associated with the stem of a plant?

    <p>Conducting water and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification is NOT a type of stem mentioned?

    <p>Vining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the botanical classification of peppermint?

    <p>Mentha piperita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes a non-woody stem from a woody stem?

    <p>Lack of secondary thickening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the stem of peppermint?

    <p>Quadrangular and herbaceous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a non-woody stem?

    <p>It is easily broken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main structural components of a stem?

    <p>Nodes and internodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the morphology of the peppermint stem?

    <p>Green to dark purple tinge, 1-3 mm thick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding non-woody plants?

    <p>They are typically small in size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the points on the stem where leaves are attached?

    <p>Nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape does the stem of thyme have?

    <p>Circular at the base and quadrangular at the top</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hair is characterized as glandular?

    <p>Labiaceous glandular hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stomata is predominantly found in the powder characteristics of Hyoscyamus?

    <p>Anisocytic stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the surface characteristics of the stem of Hyoscyamus muticus?

    <p>Thick quadrangular and hairy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family does Thymus vulgaris belong to?

    <p>Labiatae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color does the powder extract of Hyoscyamus yield when tested with Mayer's reagent?

    <p>Yellowish-white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of non-glandular hairs?

    <p>They do not have a glandular component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the thyme plant is primarily used in herbal applications?

    <p>Dried ripe aerial parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape and color of the leaves of Hyoscyamus muticus as described?

    <p>Ovate and green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the powder extracted from Hyoscyamus regarding its particulate condition?

    <p>Fine and pale green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Herbs - Section 2

    • Herbs are tender plant parts, typically including stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
    • Herb stems are non-woody.
    • Herbs are small plants.
    • Herbs lack secondary thickening.
    • Herb stems are easily broken.

    Stem

    • Stems support the plant and carry leaves or leaf modifications.
    • Stems are composed of nodes and internodes.
    • Stems conduct water and minerals.
    • Stems can be classified as: herbaceous, woody, succulent, or suffruticose.

    Peppermint

    • Peppermint origin: dried, mature leaves and flowering tops of Mentha piperita.
    • Peppermint family: Lamiaceae.
    • Peppermint stems: quadrangular, herbaceous, and 1-3 mm thick.
    • Stem coloration: green to dark purple.

    Peppermint - Morphology (Leaves)

    • Leaf shape: ovate to lanceolate with symmetrical leaf bases, serrated margins, and pinnate venation.
    • Leaf arrangement: opposite decussate
    • Leaf surface texture: glabrous or slightly hairy.

    Peppermint - Powder Characteristics

    • Powder form: fine.
    • Color: olive green.
    • Odor: aromatic.
    • Taste: aromatic, followed by a cooling sensation.

    Key Elements (Peppermint)

    • Epidermal cells: wavy walls, diacytic stomata.
    • Glandular hairs: labiaceous glandular hair, capitate hair.
    • Non-glandular hairs.

    Thyme

    • Thyme origin: dried ripe aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris.
    • Thyme family: Lamiaceae.
    • Stem shape: circular at the base, and quadrangular at the top.
    • Stem growth direction: vertical and erect.
    • Stem branching: present, with a sympodial mode (apical bud to foliage).
    • Stem surface: slightly hairy.

    Thyme - Morphology (Leaves)

    • Leaf shape: ovate to lanceolate, small in size.
    • Leaf color: grayish green.
    • Leaf apex: acute.
    • Leaf margins: entire and revolute.
    • Leaf arrangement: opposite decussate.

    Thyme - Powder Characteristics

    • Powder form: fine.
    • Color: pale green
    • Odor: aromatic.
    • Taste: aromatic, somewhat pungent.

    Key Elements (Thyme)

    • Similar to those noted for Peppermint

    Hyoscyamus

    • Hyoscyamus origin: dried leaves (with or without flowers) of Hyoscyamus muticus.
    • Hyoscyamus family: Solanaceae.
    • Stems: thick, quadrangular, erected, and hairy.
    • Leaves: ovate, serrated (with triangular lobes), green, acute apex, opposite decussate.
    • Leaf surfaces: glabrous, very hairy.

    Hyoscyamus - Powder Characteristics

    • Powder form: fine.
    • Color: brown.
    • Odor: characteristic.
    • Taste: bitter.

    Key Elements (Hyoscyamus)

    • Anisocytic stomata.
    • Multicellular glandular hair and multicellular branched glandular hairs.

    Chemical Tests for Herbs

    • Sudan III: red color indicates presence of volatile oils.
    • Iron chloride (FeCl3): bluish-green color indicates presence of tannins (in Mentha), blue indicates tannins in (Thyme).
    • Mayer's reagent: yellowish-white color indicates presence of alkaloids.

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