Floral Formulas and Diagrams Montana State 花的公式和图表蒙大纳州.pptVIP

Floral Formulas and Diagrams Convenient shorthand methods of recording floral symmetry, number of parts, connation and adnation, insertion, and ovary position. Floral Formulas A floral formula consists of five symbols indicating from left to right: Floral Symmetry Number of Sepals Number of Petals Number of Stamens Number of Carpels Floral Formulas Floral formulas are useful tools for remembering characteristics of the various angiosperm families. Their construction requires careful observation of individual flowers and of variation among the flowers of the same or different individuals. Flor