In most members of this Family, the seedpod is a dry capsule, formed from a superior ovary.
 Digitalis purpurea Seedpod |
In most members of this Family, the seedpod is a dry capsule, formed from a superior ovary.
Digitalis purpurea Seedpod |
The Scrophulariaceae Family includes the following genera:
Antirrhinum, Asarina, Calceolaria, Capraria, Castilleja, Centranthera, Collinsia, Cymbalaria, Digitalis, Erinus, Euphrasia, Hebe, Linaria, Melampyrum, Mimulus, Neirembergia, Nemesia, Odontites, Paulownia, Pedicularis, Penstemon, Rhinanthus, Scrophularia, Sibthorpia, Stemotria, Striga, Torenia, Verbascum, Veronica, Wulfenia.
The seed capsule is usually dehiscent, containing many small seeds, which may be smooth or patterned. The capsule is rarely indehiscent, when it can be dry or succulent. In many cases, the seedpod is pointed and opens like a beak.
Some examples of seedpods of plants in this Family are:
Nemesia Antirrhinum Veronica Calceolaria Chelone Hebe For more information on this Plant Family, click here
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