Scavenger Hunt: Plant Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Solanum lycopersicum

Tomato

This is a tomato plant from my garden. Its in the Solanaceae family because it has a superior ovary and the fruit consists of two carpels. If you look closely you can see someone in the background.

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Solidago canadensis

 

Canada Goldenrod

I found this Canada Goldenrod on the Alum Creek Trail. I knew it was in the Asteraceae family because of the complex compound flowers, their daisy like appearance also helps. Inside the flower head are a lot of tiny achene fruits which are also typical of Asteraceae.

One thought on “Scavenger Hunt: Plant Family

  1. It’s pretty cool that the tomato in your garden actually had two carpels like it’s supposed to. I hope you shared it with your little friend, he’s pretty cute!

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