PL SC352 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Trichome, Plantaginaceae, Solanine

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Plant Science
• Course: PL SC352
• Professor: Linda Hall

Document Summary

Berry: fleshy fruit developing from a single pistil with several or many seeds ex) blueberries, grapes, tomatoes. Scape: leafless flowering stalk arising from ground level ex) dandelion. Drupe: flehsy, indehiscent fruit with a stony endocarp surrounding a usually single seed. Receptacle: asteraceae, part of the peduncle where flowers of the head are borne. Pappus: modified calyxs of the asteraceae, consisting of awns, scales or bristles at the apex of the achene. Sympetalous: petals united, at least near the base (looks like a tube) Key characteristics: alternate leaves, perfect, regular flowers, corolla varies from funnel- to bell- to wheel-shaped fruit a berry or capsule.