Part of CL-04 — Morphology & Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Floral Formulae — Quick Reference

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Symbol Guide:

SymbolMeaning
Actinomorphic (radial symmetry)
%Zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry)
♀♂Bisexual
KCalyx (sepals)
CCorolla (petals)
PPerianth (tepals — undifferentiated)
AAndroecium (stamens)
GGynoecium (carpels)
()Fusion
Infinite/many
G (with overline)Inferior ovary
G (with underline)Superior ovary

Floral Formulae for 7 Families:

FamilyFloral 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

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