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Jennifer Ringgold. Apiaceae or UmbelliferAe Aka: “The Carrot Family”. Apiaceae. Aromatic, and flavors in some instances hollow stems Generally 91-300 genera with 3000 species Celery, parsnip, carrot, parsley, and dill Araliaceae is very similar Alternate leaves Leaves clasp to stem
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Jennifer Ringgold ApiaceaeorUmbelliferAeAka: “The Carrot Family”
Apiaceae • Aromatic, and flavors in some instances • hollow stems • Generally 91-300 genera with 3000 species • Celery, parsnip, carrot, parsley, and dill • Araliaceae is very similar • Alternate leaves • Leaves clasp to stem • Leaves are often furrowed • Radiallysymmetrica.l • 5-merous • Some highly toxic, like hemlock • Highly estrogenic • Flowers – flat-topped Umbels • Dicot
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