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 […]
Morphology of Ephedra (With Diagram) | Gymnosperms | Botany
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Morphology of Riccia (With Diagram) | Bryophytes | Botany
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In this article we will discuss about the morphology of riccia with the help of diagrams. Riccia a cosmopolitan genus with over 200 species, all species are terrestrial (Fig. 2.1 A) except for Riccia fluitans which is free-floating or submerged aquatic. This species is also capable of growing on land (Fig. 2. 1 B). In […]
Anatomy of Riccia (With Diagram) | Bryophytes | Botany
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In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of riccia with the help of a suitable diagram. Internally, as revealed in a cross section, the thallus shows two distinct zones (Fig. 2.2C, D); an upper assimilatory zone and lower storage zone. The chlorophyllous cells of assimilatory zone reveal two types of tissue organizations. In […]