In this article we will discuss about the morphology of gnetum with the help of a suitable diagram. In its morphology, Gnetum (Fig. 18.1 A) is closer in similarity to an angiosperm (dicot) than a gymnosperm. G. ula is a woody climber. It exhibits two types of branches, of limited growth (short shoots) and unlimited […]
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Anatomy of Ephedra (With Diagram) | Gymnosperms | Botany
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In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of ephedra with the help of a suitable diagram. The stem in its outline is wavy due to the presence of ridges and furrows (Fig. 17.2A). The epidermal cells are highly cuticularized, save for regions of furrow which have sunken stomata within a stomatal cavity (Fig. […]
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In this article we will discuss about the morphology of ephedra with the help of a suitable diagram. Ephedra, with about 35 species, is a widely distributed xerophytic dioecious plant. Many of its species are highly branched shrubs, switch-plant, and one E. triandra, even approaches the tree form. A common form E. girardiana (Fig. 17.1 […]