Back

Shrubs and trees Leaves alternate Leaves simple or scale like Flowers not in compact head Leaves not sheathing Flowers without operculum Perianth >2.5mm Perianth in two whorls Flowers not perigynous Petals free Corolla radially symmetrical Flowers hermaphrodite Stamens around the carpels Stamens same no. as petals Anthers open by long slits Petals larger than sepals Carpels fused, 5-6 petals

Petals usually 6, leaves large (mostly >10cm long) with gland-teeth tipped (Anopterus) ESCALLONIACEAE     Petals 5, leaves usually smaller, without teeth tipped by glands PITTOSPORACEAE

University of Tasmania report issues