1. Adhatoda vasica (Asuro) 1. Family: Acanthaceae. 2. Parts used: Leaves and roots. 3. Therapeutic use: Cough, Chronic bronchitis and Asthma. Note: Root is used as an expectorant (remove cough), anti-spasmodic and anti-sep…
· The Graminae family is also known as the Grass family. · There are about 530 genera and 5200 species. · They are widely distributed. Some economically important members of the Poaceae family are: · Triticum aestivum , WHEAT -…
· Second largest family of Dicot and 3rd largest in Angiosperm. · Pulvinus (swallowing structure) or Swollen leaf base is common. · Divided into 3 subfamilies. Papilionaceae Caesalpinioideae Mimosaceae 1. Subfamily: Papiliona…
· The Compositae family is also known as the sunflower family. · This is the largest family of angiosperm. · There are about 1000 genera and 2300 species. · They are cosmopolitan in distribution. Some economically important memb…
· Often called Cotton family or Mallow family. 1. Leaf – Multicosted, reticulate, divergent or palmate venation. 2. Inflorescence – solitary an axillary or solitary terminal. 3. Epicalyx (a whorl of bracteoles) is present. ·…
· This family is also called as potato family. · There are about 90 genera and 2200 species. · This family is distributed in tropical to temperate regions worldwide. · Some are cultivated and others are wild. Some Economically I…
· The Cruciferae is also known as the mustard family. · This family includes 375 genera and 3200 species. · The plants are found abundantly in the northern hemisphere and distributed worldwide. · This family includes vegetables,…
· Seed is defined as Matured integumented megasporangium. · Study of seed is Spermology. · Ovules at maturity or ripened ovary is called a seed. · A typical seed is made up of seed coat, embryo and…