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Plant Family Characteristics for Field Identification

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Class Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons) Part 2
Selected families of Subclass Rosidae.

FAMILY	CALYX	COROLLA	ANDROECIUM	GYNOECIUM	FRUIT	LEAVES	OTHER NOTES, common genera
Subclass Rosidae: A diverse set orders that, like the Dilleniidae, lacks a distinct set of key characters. General features include: Typically syncarpous, but apocarpous flowers frequent in the Rosales and unicarpellous in the Fabales. Petals usually distinct, sometimes lacking or fused at the base, rarely sympetalous. Nectary disks are frequent. Leaves simple or can be pinnately compound. Placentation various, most often axile.
Rosaceae Rose
Saxifragaceae Saxifrage
Fabaceae or Leguminosae Bean or Pea
Onagraceae Evening Primrose							Oenothera = Evening Primrose, Circaea = Enchanter's Nightshade, Epilobium = Fireweed, Willow Herb
Euphorbiaceae Spurge
Geraniaceae Geranium
Apiaceae or Umbelliferae Carrot or Parsley