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Plant Family Characteristics for Field Identification NAME:                                                           
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons) Part 1
Selected families of Subclasses Magnoliidae and Caryophyllidae.
Dicots typically have flower parts in 4's or 5's; and net veined leaves.
FAMILY CALYX COROLLA ANDROECIUM GYNOECIUM FRUIT LEAVES OTHER NOTES,
common genera
Subclass Magnoliidae: A basal group of flowering plants, showing primitive (ancestral) characteristics. Flowers typically have well developed perianths, although not always differentiated into a calyx and corolla. Often have flower series of 3 to numerous parts.
Magnoliaceae

Magnolia 		3 sepals 6 - numerous petals numerous stamens, spirally arranged apocarpous, numerous separate carpels, spirally arranged,
ovaries superior		 follicle,
samara,
aggregate
 sheathing stipules Trees and shrubs with showy solitary flowers. Receptacle elongate.
Ranunculaceae

Buttercup
  		             
Nymphaeaceae

Water Lily
  		             
Papaveraceae

Poppy
  		            Sanguinaria or Bloodroot
Subclass Caryophyllidae: Not easily defined by simple floral or vegetative characteristics. Many have free-central or basal placentation of the ovules. Group has a large number of succulent halophytes (salty environments). Betalains, unique nitrogenous pigments (example: beets).
Caryophyllaceae

Pink
  		             
Chenopodiaceae

Goosefoot
  		             
Polygonaceae

Knotweed