botany midterm Exam Questions and
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Ranunculaceae Lobed leaves, radially symmetric
(buttercup/crowfoot) (actinomorphic), 5
petal simple flowers
Fabaceae (legume) N2 fixation through roots, compound
alternate
leaves, banner/keel/wing flower
(zygomorphic)
Rosaceae (rose) 5 petals/5 sepals, many stamens, paired
stipules,
actinomorphic flower,
apples/cherries/berries
Brassicaceae (cabage) 4 petals/ 4 sepals, 6 stamens (4 long 2
short),
actinomorphic flower symmetry, seed pods
Caryophyllaceae (carnation) Opposite leaves, swollen stem nodes,
entire leaf,
dichasial inflorescence
Lamiaceae (mint, deadnettle, square stem, opposite leaves,
sage) zygomorphic
flowers, petals fused into upper/lower lip,
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Ranunculaceae Lobed leaves, radially symmetric
(buttercup/crowfoot) (actinomorphic), 5
petal simple flowers
Fabaceae (legume) N2 fixation through roots, compound
alternate
leaves, banner/keel/wing flower
(zygomorphic)
Rosaceae (rose) 5 petals/5 sepals, many stamens, paired
stipules,
actinomorphic flower,
apples/cherries/berries
Brassicaceae (cabage) 4 petals/ 4 sepals, 6 stamens (4 long 2
short),
actinomorphic flower symmetry, seed pods
Caryophyllaceae (carnation) Opposite leaves, swollen stem nodes,
entire leaf,
dichasial inflorescence
Lamiaceae (mint, deadnettle, square stem, opposite leaves,
sage) zygomorphic
flowers, petals fused into upper/lower lip,