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Vegetative key to the families

Vegetative Key Vegetative key to the families
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OCHREA (sheath) Present around the stem and petiole, formed from fused stipules (Fig. 25). Leaves alternate. Herbs Polygonaceae
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Perianth segments 5, ± equal
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Flowers unisexual. Calyx succulent or membranous at fruiting stage Muehlenbeckia
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Flowers mostly bisexual. Calyx enlarged but not otherwise changed at fruiting stage