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Family Apocynaceae The Dogbane Family

Family Apocynaceae The Dogbane Family. Alex Stalboerger. Apocynaceae. 1500 species 424 genera 5 subfamilies Most species are tropical or subtropical. But some species grow in xeric environments. All are flowering plants that includes, trees, shrubs, herbs, and lianas.

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Family Apocynaceae The Dogbane Family

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  1. Family ApocynaceaeThe Dogbane Family Alex Stalboerger

  2. Apocynaceae • 1500 species • 424 genera • 5 subfamilies • Most species are tropical or subtropical. But some species grow in xeric environments. • All are flowering plants that includes, trees, shrubs, herbs, and lianas. http://i.pbase.com/o4/94/339594/1/64936641.6B2Q1gi4.IMG_9356.JPG

  3. North American Geographical Distribution http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=APAN2

  4. Apocynumandrosaemifolium • Leaf margin is entire, veination is alternate, and oval leaves. • Flowers are tiny, pink, bell-shaped, near the branch tips. Smell like lilac. • Milky juice exudes from broken stems and leaves. http://www.wildflower.org/gallery/result.php?id_image=21311

  5. Sources • http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=APAN2 • http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=APAN2 • All images have URL at bottom

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