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Family Scheuchzeriaceae

Family Scheuchzeriaceae. By Jerry Warmbold. Scheuchzeriaceae. Consists of 1 genus with 1 species Scheuchzeria palustris Found in the cooler regions of the northern hemisphere And in semi-aquatic environments . Scheuchizeria palustris.

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Family Scheuchzeriaceae

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  1. FamilyScheuchzeriaceae By Jerry Warmbold

  2. Scheuchzeriaceae • Consists of 1 genus with 1 species • Scheuchzeriapalustris • Found in the cooler regions of the northern hemisphere • And in semi-aquatic environments

  3. Scheuchizeriapalustris • Leaves alternate and basal, simple and entire, linear, basally sheathing and ligulate, tubular with a pore at the tip • Synoecious • Raceme inflorescence • Flowers perfect, regular, 3 green sepals, 3 petals, 6 stamens, carpels 3 or 6 nearly distinct connate only at the base, • Ovaries superior with 1 locule, 2 plus basal ovules per carpel • Styles absent, stigmas sessile • Fruits are pod-like capsules in groups of 3

  4. Scheuchizeriapalustris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Scheuchzeria_pal_fruits.jpg

  5. Scheuchizeriapalustris http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=dl&enlarge=0000+0000+0708+2132

  6. Scheuchizeriapalustris http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=dl&enlarge=0000+0000+0708+2131

  7. Scheuchizeriapalustris

  8. References • Walters, Dirk., Keil, David., Murrell, Zack. 2006. Vascular Plant Taxonomy . 5th ed. U.S.: Kendall/Hunt. 423. Print.

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