In this article we will discuss about:- 1. General Characters of Compositae (Asteraceae) 2. Floral Formula of Compositae (Asteraceae) 3. Number and Distribution 4. Common Plants 5. Affinity and Economic Importance. General Characters of Compositae (Asteraceae): Plants—usually herbs, sometimes shrubs (e.g., Eupatorium). Leaves—alternate (sometimes opposite), simple or variously lobed, exstipulate. Inflorescence—capitulum (excepting Caesulia, Layascea and […]
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. General Features of the Compositae 2. Floral Range in the Compositae 3. Divisions 4. Position and Affinity 5. Number and Distribution 6. Commonly Occurring Plants 7. Economic Aspects. General Features of the Compositae: Habit – Herbs or shrubs. Leaves – Alternate or opposite, simple, exstipulate. Inflorescence – […]