30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of knowing a plant family?
To provide a description of its appearance
What is the name of the plant family that includes carrot, celery, and parsley?
Umbelliferea
What is the characteristic feature of the flowers in the Umbelliferea family?
They form terminal umbels
What is the characteristic of the leaves in the dogbane family?
They have smooth margins
What is the common feature of the plants in the Umbelliferea family?
They are all annual, biennial, or perennial herbs
What is the characteristic of the stems of plants in the 'pink or carnation family'?
They have swollen nodes
What is a characteristic of the juice in the dogbane family?
It is milky and frequently toxic
What is the characteristic of the flowers in the Guttiferae family?
They are actinomorphic and functionally unisexual
What is the characteristic of the fruits in the morning glory family?
They are capsules or berries
What is the characteristic of the leaves in the 'pink or carnation family'?
They are always opposite
What is the characteristic of the roots in the morning glory family?
They are always fibrous
What is the characteristic of the seeds in the Guttiferae family?
They have a thin seed coat
What is the characteristic of the flowers in the Opium Poppy plant?
They are odorless and symmetrical
What is the function of the glands in the leaves of the Leadwort plant?
To secrete calcium salts
What is the common name for the family of plants that includes cereal grasses and bamboos?
Grass Family
What is a common use of Lemongrass?
As a flavorant in various dishes
What is the characteristic of the fruit in the Opium Poppy plant?
It is a dry, loculicidal capsule
What is the plant that is sometimes referred to as the 'Primrose Family'?
A family of annual or perennial herbs
What is the typical arrangement of leaves in the Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose) plant?
Alternating, stalkless, simple, or coarsely split
What is the typical arrangement of flowers in the Aconitum napellus (Aconite) plant?
Multiples of five and four, flat or shallowly cup-shaped
What is the primary medicinal use of Aconitum napellus (Aconite)?
All of the above
What is the characteristic feature of the leaves in Coffea arabica (Coffee) plants?
Leaf-like structures at the base of leaf stalks
What is the usual growth habit of the Oryza sativa (Rice) plant?
Lianas, shrubs, or herbs
What is the typical flower arrangement in the Fragaria ananassa (Strawberry) plant?
Clusters on leafless stems
What type of symmetry do flowers in the figwort family typically exhibit?
Bilateral or radial
What is the main use of the Purine Alkaloid 'Caffeine'?
Recreationally as a cognitive enhancer
What is the characteristic of the leaf edges in the described plant?
Unbroken
What type of root system do the plants in the figwort family typically have?
Branching tap root system
What is the name of the class that the stimulant 'Caffeine' belongs to?
Methylxanthine
What is the name of the order that the citrus family is usually placed in?
Sapindales
This quiz covers the basics of plant families, including their characteristics and classification. Learn how plants are grouped together based on their appearance, seed features, flower shape, and more.
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