Symbol Guide:
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ⊕ | Actinomorphic (radial symmetry) |
| % | Zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry) |
| ♀♂ | Bisexual |
| K | Calyx (sepals) |
| C | Corolla (petals) |
| P | Perianth (tepals — undifferentiated) |
| A | Androecium (stamens) |
| G | Gynoecium (carpels) |
| () | Fusion |
| ∞ | Infinite/many |
| G (with overline) | Inferior ovary |
| G (with underline) | Superior ovary |
Floral Formulae for 7 Families:
| Family | Floral Formula |
|---|---|
| Fabaceae | ♀♂ % K(5) C1+2+(2) A(9)+1 G1 |
| Solanaceae | ♀♂ ⊕ K(5) C(5) A5 G(2) |
| Liliaceae | ♀♂ ⊕ P3+3 A3+3 G(3) |
| Malvaceae | ♀♂ ⊕ K(5)+epicalyx C5 A(∞) G(∞) |
| Brassicaceae | ♀♂ ⊕ K2+2 C4 A2+4 G(2) |
| Asteraceae | ♀♂/♀ ⊕/% K(pappus) C(5) A(5) Ḡ(2) |
| Poaceae | ♀♂ ⊕ K(lodicules) C(lemma+palea) A3 G1 |